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The five (5) elements that make up an argumentative essay...
What are Claim, Evidence, Counter-Claim, Rebuttal, Call to Action?
Where can the claim be found in an argumentative essay?
What is the Introductory Paragraph?
The thesis statement is...
What is the topic being discussed and includes the points discussed in the essay?
The four (4) PARTS of an argumentative essay are... List them.
4: Introduction, Body Paragraphs for your side, Counter-claim, Conclusion.
_______ is the other side of the opposing claim; the other side.
Counter-claim
The topic/issue the author is trying to prove to be true...
What is a claim?
A claim in an argumentative essay is...
What is a statement the writer is trying to prove to be true or arguing for?
_____ is the way someone understands, sees, and or relate to a topic/issue.
What is Point of View/Perspectives?
A claim or thesis statement backed up with evidence...
what is an argument?
"Students should be allowed to use their cell phones in class..."
What is a claim?
Facts and sources used to support an argument
What is evidence?
Where can supporting evidence of the thesis be found in an argumentative essay?
What is the Body?
A statement that asks or encourages your audience to do something about a problem.
What is Call to Action?
A statement about a topic/issue that develops and backs up an argument’s thesis.
Supporting ideas/details
This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, THESIS STATEMENT, EVIDENCE, & SUPPORTING IDEAS for the purpose of persuading others
Argumentative Essay
An opening statement in an essay that attempts to grab the reader's attention...
What is a hook?
The point of view/stance someone takes on a topic or issue...
What is position?
A statement opposing the original claim (The other side of the argument).
What is a counter-claim?
What two Argumentative Elements can be found in the opposite side part of an Argumentative Essay?
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
True or False: Both Argumentative Texts and Persuasive Texts contain a Counter-Claim?
What is False. Counter-Claims are not used in Persuasive Texts.
The first sentence of a paragraph that signals to the reader what the paragraph’s main idea will be...
What is a topic sentence?
Tries to close the topic/issue
What is the conclusion?
What is evidence in an argumentative essay?
What are credible sources/facts.
What is the purpose of an ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY?
Argue for/against a topic
Why is an argumentative essay similar to a persuasive essay?
What is trying to convince/persuade your audience that you are right?