Argument Paragraph

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• argument

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

What does it mean to "trace" an argument? 

• to take a pencil and physically ouline the text

• to decide whether it is convincing or not

• to reread it

• to follow the reasoning of the argument

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

• to disagree with the argument

• to respond to the argument

• to decide whether it makes sense and is convincing

• to provide a counterargument 

Which of the following is NOT  a common reason for making a claim?

• to respond to a statement you agree or disagree with

• to convince someone of your position

• to prove that you are right and someone else is wrong

• to challenge a commonly-held view

In an introductory paragraph, where is the claim usually located? 

• at or towards the end of the paragraph

• in the first sentence

• you don't put the claim in the introductory paragraph

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• reasons

How many pieces of text evidence should you provide in each body paragraph?

• one and explain

• two and explain

• four and explain

• three and explain

What is a counter-argument?

• The same argument that the writer is trying to get across.

• An argument that you make in order to stay up later on the weekends.

• It sits on countertops

• The opposite argument of the writer

In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Hook

• Conclusion