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WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 2hrs 45mins
The writer presents a claim on a controversial issue and uses evidence to support the claim.
persuasive writing
informative writing
argumentative writing
The writer makes a claim and uses feelings & emotions as the supporting details.
Argumentative writing
Persuasive writing
Informative writing
An individual's conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea
issue
topic
claim
a topic from society that people have different opinions about
claim
issue
topic
Know your_________; who will be effected by the argument issue? Who will read the essay?
facts
audience
evidence
Clearly state a claim in your thesis statement and support it using solid reasons and evidence.
issue
topic
argument
data, logic, or facts that support the thesis
argument
evidence
thesis
A statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects the evidence to the claim.
bridge
lead
hook
Challenging the argument with the counterclaim (what will the other side argue?)
thesis
counterargument
issue
demonstrating why the counterargument is wrong (or rebuttal)
anecdote
review
turn-back
A good argumentative essay should have ___ paragraphs.
3
5
2
"hooks" the readers and encourages them to keep reading
evidence
counterclaim
lead
How many types of LEADS are there for your introduction paragraph?
6
5
4
Which type of lead is this: "During the summer, students are losing a lot of what they learn. A longer school year makes sense."
anecdote
quote
statistic
Which type of lead is this: There was a time when summer vacation meant endless lazy summer days, sitting on the porch, & watching the bees pollinate the flowers.
unusual detail
quote
anecdote
Which type of lead is this: Children spend a majority of their time playing video games and sports; however, they should spend a majority of their time reading and writing.
strong statement
question
unusual detail
Which type of lead is this: Experts say that during the summer, students lose approximately 22% of what they learned during the school year.
strong statement
statistic
question
True or False:
In the introduction paragraph, you state your claim in the THESIS STATEMENT.
true
false
These are examples of TRANSITION WORDS to be used in the body paragraphs:
finally, first, above all, furthermore, for example, therefore, for instance
despite, however, nevertheless, except, conversely, even so
it might seem, at first glance, one might object, some people claim
These are examples of TRANSITION WORDS that can be used to introduce the counterargument:
first, above all, for instance, consequently, finally, for example
however, nevertheless, despite, even so
certainly, it might seem that, some people claim, one might say that
These words/phrases must be used to introduce the TURN-BACK:
yet, despite, however, conversely, except, still
at first glance, admittedly, it might seem that, some researchers say...
first, also, above all, for example, above all, furthermore, for instance
