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WorksheetsArgument writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Argumentative writing
a type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something; it presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence
A sentence that states the purpose and main point of a paper or essay.
a statement that supports your claim; why you believe something is true
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
Purpose
an author's reason for writing
An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward (same as counterclaim)
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
an argument opposed to or against a proposal; negative
Thesis statement
A sentence that states the purpose and main point of a paper or essay.
a type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something; it presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
an argument in favor of a proposal; positive
Claim
what you are trying to prove; a writer's position on a problem or an issue
the point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making; the opposite view of yours (same as counterargument)
the specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
Counterclaim/Opposing claim
the point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making; the opposite view of yours (same as counterargument)
what you are trying to prove; a writer's position on a problem or an issue
An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward (same as counterclaim)
the people who are reading your essay; the people you are trying to convince
Counterargument
An opposing argument to the one a writer is putting forward (same as counterclaim)
the specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.
a type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something; it presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence
an author's reason for writing
Reason
a statement that supports your claim; why you believe something is true
an author's reason for writing
the specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.
referring to a source to give credit or proof
Evidence
the specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.
a statement that supports your claim; why you believe something is true
a type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something; it presents a claim and supports the claim using an argument based on evidence
what you are trying to prove; a writer's position on a problem or an issue
Credibility
the quality of being believable or trustworthy; your sources of evidence need to be credible
the people who are reading your essay; the people you are trying to convince
an argument opposed to or against a proposal; negative
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
Refute/Rebuttal
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
a statement that supports your claim; why you believe something is true
the specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.
an author's reason for writing
Cite
referring to a source to give credit or proof
what a text is mostly about; the main idea
the people who are reading your essay; the people you are trying to convince
the specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc.
Audience
the people who are reading your essay; the people you are trying to convince
referring to a source to give credit or proof
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
the quality of being believable or trustworthy; your sources of evidence need to be credible
Central Idea
what a text is mostly about; the main idea
a statement that supports your claim; why you believe something is true
what you are trying to prove; a writer's position on a problem or an issue
the specific pieces of information that support a claim; can be facts, quotations, examples, statistics, personal experiences, etc
Pro
an argument in favor of a proposal; positive
an argument opposed to or against a proposal; negative
what a text is mostly about; the main idea
referring to a source to give credit or proof
Con
an argument opposed to or against a proposal; negative
an argument in favor of a proposal; positive
the people who are reading your essay; the people you are trying to convince
prove to be false or incorrect; to show how a counterargument is not true
What is the first thing you put in the introduction of an argumentative essay?
argument
hook
three reasons
rebuttal
The introduction has three parts and purposes. Which of the following is not one of those parts?
Lead
Thesis Statement
Introduction of Issue
Evidence
True or False:
Evidence is facts that support your claim.
True
False
True or False: a statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects to the claim is the counterargument.
True
False
A counterargument challenges the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with you.
True
False
