Introduction to Argumentative

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• to disturb someone about something

• to sweat on someone

• to confuse someone

• to convince someone about something

A claim is the main idea the writer is trying to make.

• True

• False

Which of the following are parts of evidence in an argumentative essay?

• Logic

• Facts

• Data

• All answers

A counterclaim is

• the opposing argument.

• a higher argument.

• a stronger argument.

• your mom.

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Fiction

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Fiction

You should write about your opinion and supporting reasons in your introduction.

• True

• False

What is it called when you demonstrate why the counterclaim is wrong?

• conclusion

• rebuttal

• disagreement

• thesis

According to what we discussed yesterday, what is an argument?

• An attempt to prove your point

• A yelling match

• A statement that someone believes is true or should be true.

• A chance to see who is right or wrong

A text that takes a side on an issue or problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

• Narrative

• Explanatory

• Argumentative