WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
An individual's conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea.
Claim
Evidence
Audience
Argument
What doe the acronym F.I.R.E.S stand for?
Facts, Incident, Reasons, Examples, Statistic
A burning flame
Friend, Initiate, Reason, Examples, Show
carbon dioxide, water vapor, oxygen and nitrogen.
It all starts by knowing the _________. Who will be affected by the argument issue?
Bridge
Audience
Counterclaim
Claim
An argument clearly state a claim in the thesis statement and support it using solid evidence
True
False
Argumentative writing is when the writer presents a claim on controversial issue and uses evidence to support it
True
False
In argumentative writing, what is used to support the argument?
Personal Opinions
Text Book
Evidence, examples, or details that support your claim
Diary
What is the formula to develop a perfect thesis statement?
Thesis + Claim + Paragraph + Conclusion
Evidence + Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3
Claim + Reason 1 + Reason 2 + Reason 3
Counterclaim + Reason 1 + Reason 3 + Reason 2
Evidence is logic, data, and facts that support the thesis
True
False
A claim is the main arguement of an essay
TRUE
FALSE
A claim must be argumentative
True
False
A counterargument can also be known as a rebuttal
True
False
A counterargument is challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with it.
True
False
A counterargument is also known as a_________
bridge
argument
counterclaim
thesis
A good claim is specific
true
false
Though a claim may be arguable, the best claims are focused, specific, complex and relevant
TRUE
FALSE
