Argument Writing Lesson

What should be included in a These Statement?

• Final Thoughts

• Evidence

• Argument and Claims

• Information

What should be included in a Body Paragraph?

• Hook and Thesis Statement

• Argument and Final Thoughts

• Information

• Claims, Reasons, and Evidence

What is an Argument?

• An author's position on a topic.

• A list of facts.

• A list of opinions.

• A book.

Which choice is an example of a ARGUMENT?

• Vending machines are not necessary.

• Vending machines use 3,000 kilowatt hours of energy each year.

• Vending machines are used to sell snacks.

• Vending machines use energy.

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

What is Argumentative Writing?

• the writer chooses a side of an argument and uses facts and reasons to back it up

• Tells information about a person, place or thing

• tells a story with characters

What should be included in the INTRODUCTION?

• Claims, Reasons, and Evidence

• Conclusion

• Hook, Background Information, Thesis Statement

• Body Paragraphs

What is a claim?

• A sentence that can be proven or disproven.

• A fact.

• Statement

• An opinion.

What is a claim?

• Facts and evidence that supports a writer's reasons.

• A statement where the writer chooses a side of an argument and states their overall argument.

• An explanation tying together the reasons and evidence.