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WorksheetsArgument Terms
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
paragraph that grabs the reader's attention; includes the thesis statement; contains most vital piece of information
introduction
body
conclusion
argument
paragraph that gives the reader something to think about long after the text is finished. In boxing, it might be referred to as the knock out punch.
introduction
body
conclusion
argument
Tornadoes are dangerous because they create more monetary damage to communities than any other type of weather.
example of thesis statement
example of compare-contrast statement
example of counterargument
Even though some might say there are other sports that cause head injuries, football is America's most dangerous sport when it comes to concussions and long-term damage.
example of a thesis statement
example of a counter-argument
example of an anecdote
evidence that disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim
data
claim
rebuttal
thesis
evidence (facts) that support the reasons (claims)
reasons
data
claim
rebuttal
sources that are believable and recognizable as quality sources
counterclaim or counterargument
rebuttal
thesis
credible sources
Explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim. Examples: common sense, rules, laws, or research.
reasons
warrant
conclusion
counterargument
the writer's stance or overall argument. "What are you trying to prove?"
claim
counterclaim
reasons
data
main points that use logic to justify the writer's claim
reasons
rebuttal
credible sources
claim
A claim that disagrees with the author's claims (the opposition's stance
thesis
counterclaim
credible sources
introduction
a statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay
thesis statement
credible source
counterclaim
introduction
paragraph(s) that will focus on a single reason to support the claim of the argument; facts and data to support the individual claim in this paragraph; excellent topic sentence; transition to next paragraph
introduction
body
conclusion
argument
