Argumentative Transitions

Words that help connect the information in the text are called

• evidence

• reasons

• transitions

• conclusions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Words that connect ideas in a text are -

• reasons

• transitions

• hooks

• examples

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

an argument against an opposing viewpoint or claim (the "comeback" to a counterclaim) viewpoint or claim (the “comeback” to a counterclaim)

• rebuttal

• emotional appeal

• position

• refute

Select all of the transitions which would work for a counterclaim paragraph:

• however

• although

• to begin

• in conclusion

• on the other hand

Which transitions would be most effective in a concluding paragraph?

• To sum it up,

• All in all,

• First,

• Next,

• In conclusion,

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which transitions would be effective in a support paragraph?

• to begin

• moreover

• in conclusion

• finally

• furthermore

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which of these transitions would you use in your body paragraph?

• In conclusion,

• Next,

• In my opinion,

Which of these transitions would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

• However

• Also

• Similarly

• In conclusions

What is the other side of the issue (opposite of your claim) called?

• Counterargument

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

• Ex-claim

Which of the following transitions is most appropriate for introducing an opposing viewpoint in an argumentative essay?

• A) Furthermore

• B) On the contrary

• C) In addition

• D) As a result