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WorksheetsArgumentation
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is a claim?
Author's main position (opinion) on the issue
Accusation of logical fallacy
Opinion + 3 main reasons
Statement of what the topic will be about
What is a thesis?
Topic + counterarguments
Hooks the reader's attention
Explanation of points at the end
Claim + 3 main reasons in 1 complete sentence
What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?
Support
Counterargument
Claim
Defense
What is the standard number of main reasons to use in a 5-paragraph essay?
2
3
4
1
What should you include under each main reason as evidence that the reason is solid?
Evidence
Claim
Opinion
What are hard facts, like statistics and quotes, that back up your main reasons?
Opinion
Explanation
Evidence
Reasons
Invalidating all possible ___________ will make it more likely that people will not have any other way to argue against your stance on your topic
Evidence
Reasons
Counterarguments
Claims
When crafting your claim, make sure it's ________________.
Debatable
Widely accepted
Concise
General enough to encompass your 3 main reasons
