WorksheetsArgument Writing Terms
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
Background information
when the writer explains how the counterclaim is WRONG
A question that gets the reader to think about the topic and question their own stance on a topic
Information that helps the reader understand the issue at hand
Grabs the reader’s attention, some hooks include (interesting fact, scenario, question, quote)
Introduction Paragraph
the part of the conclusion paragraph where the writer brings up the opposing side’s argument
The first paragraph in the essay, meant to introduce the topic
Using clear and direct language, leaving out all slang terms and phrases such as “I think...” “My argument is...”, “This has been my essay...” and so on.
A topic from society that people have different views about
Credible Source
“.edu” “.gov” “.org” or another source that has information about the writer
Facts, statistics, survey results, interviews, quotes, anecdotes and any research that supports the claim.
Information that helps the reader understand the issue at hand
last paragraph of the essay where the argument is wrapped up
Hook
The first paragraph in the essay, meant to introduce the topic
Grabs the reader’s attention, some hooks include (interesting fact, scenario, question, quote)
Using clear and direct language, leaving out all slang terms and phrases such as “I think...” “My argument is...”, “This has been my essay...” and so on.
CONNECTS the evidence to the claim
Audience
The person or people who will be affected by the issue
A topic from society that people have different views about
CONNECTS the evidence to the claim
The main point being argued about a text, topic or idea
Formal Style
The person or people who will be affected by the issue
Using clear and direct language, leaving out all slang terms and phrases such as “I think...” “My argument is...”, “This has been my essay...” and so on.
Most essays have 3 body paragraphs. Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence, anecdotes and any research that supports the claim.
when the writer explains how the counterclaim is WRONG, turns back to the writer’s original claim
Thought provoking question
Information that helps the reader understand the issue at hand
when the writer explains how the counterclaim is WRONG, turns back to the writer’s original claim
“.edu” “.gov” “.org” or another source that has information about the writer
A question that gets the reader to think about the topic and question their own stance on a topic
Conclusion
last paragraph of the essay where the argument is wrapped up
The first paragraph in the essay, meant to introduce the topic
CONNECTS the evidence to the claim
Most essays have 3 body paragraphs. Each body paragraph contains a topic sentence, anecdotes and any research that supports the claim.
Counterclaim/counterargument
when the writer explains how the counterclaim is WRONG, turns back to the writer’s original claim.
CONNECTS the evidence to the claim
the part of the conclusion paragraph where the writer brings up the opposing side’s argument
when the writer explains how the counterclaim is WRONG
Argumentative writing
A type of writing where the reader is left with a cliff hanger
A type of writing where the writer tells their life story
A type of writing where the writer tries to convince the reader of a point, after presenting two sides of an issue. Includes reasons and evidence.
A type of writing where the writer only argues ONE side and does NOT mention the opposing side.
Issue
A topic from society that people have different views about
a topic that has ONLY 1 view point
a new breed of dog
a brand of tissues
Evidence (in argument writing)
A question that gets the reader to think about the topic and question their own stance on a topic
a kind of sandwich
fingerprints from a crime scene
Facts, statistics, survey results, interviews, quotes, anecdotes and any research that supports the claim.
Body Paragraph
the part of the conclusion paragraph where the writer brings up the opposing side’s argument
Each of these contains a topic sentence, anecdotes and any research that supports the claim. Most essays have 3 body paragraphs.
last paragraph of the essay where the argument is wrapped up
Information that helps the reader understand the issue at hand
Rebuttal
when the writer explains how the counterclaim is WRONG, turns back to the writer’s original claim.
CONNECTS the evidence to the claim
States the claim and reasons that the essay will argue, the last sentence of the first paragraph
Grabs the reader’s attention, some hooks include (interesting fact, scenario, question, quote)
Bridge (in an argument essay)
CONNECTS the first and second paragraph
CONNECTS the evidence to the claim
CONNECTS the hook to the thesis statement
A structure that allows you to travel over water
Claim
The person or people who will be affected by the issue
A topic from society that people have different views about
The main point being argued about a text, topic or idea
The first paragraph in the essay, meant to introduce the topic
Thesis Statement
States the claim and reasons that the essay will argue, the last sentence of the first paragraph.
Facts, statistics, survey results, interviews, quotes, anecdotes and any research that supports the claim.
The first paragraph in the essay, meant to introduce the topic
Information that helps the reader understand the issue at hand
