Argument Writing

Which sentence states the writer’s claim?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Which supports the argument : We should have longer recess?

• Being kind to other students is important

• Basketball is fun

• Students perform better on tests with longer breaks

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The people you are trying to convince are known as your _____?

• Pro

• Argument

• Con

• Audience

a position on a topic or issue developed through appeals to the audience and largely based upon logic, reasoning, and evidence

• Audience

• Argument

• Counter Argument

• Rebuttal

in a speech or piece of writing, the premise or main idea that is supported by details and commentary

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Thesis/Controlling idea

• Key idea

the beginning of a piece of writing, stating what the overall argumentative claim will be.

• Introduction

• Body Paragraoh

• Detail

• Claim

explains, proves, and/or supports your paper's argumentative claim

• Topic Sentence

• Claim

• Body Paragraph

• Audience

viewpoint or set of reasons in opposition to an argument or thesis

• Counter Arguement

• Call to Action

• Evidence

• Mood/Tone

when you address and challenge a claim by disapproving it

• Detail

• Rebuttal

• Counter Argument

• Key idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

the available body of supporting, valid, and relevant details, facts, or information that supports an inference, idea, or proposition

• Text Structure

• Argument

• Rebuttal

• Evidence