Claim
What is a claim?
A claim is the point you are trying to prove.
What is a reason in argumentative writing?
The reason is what supports your claim.
What's an example of correctly citing evidence?
"According to passage 1, it states..."
"Passage 2 mentions that.."
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing argument
What is reasoning (or elaboration)?
It is you trying to explain why the evidence supports the claim.
Where do your 3 claims belong when you start your essay?
It belongs in the introductory paragraph, in the thesis statement.
Your supporting details must support your:
main ideas
What does the evidence support in argumentative writing ?
It supports your claim and reasons
Some may argue
Although
Some may say
True or False: You don't need elaboration in every body paragraph.
False
Without a claim will your paper make sense? Tell why or why not?
No, it will not because your reader will have no idea where you stand or what your beliefs are.
What's the proper order for a body paragraph?
Topic sentence w/ claim/point
Evidence (cited!)
Reasoning/elaboration
Counterclaim and rebuttal if applicable
Where is the evidence usually located in your argumentative writing?
body paragraphs
What is the correct location for a counterclaim + rebuttal?
In the body paragraph where it makes the most sense to include it.
Where does reasoning/elaboration go in an essay?
AFTER a piece of evidence.
How many parts are there to a FULL thesis statement?
3 - concession, thesis (shortened/simplified argument), and 3 reasons/claims
How many details should argumentative essays have?
3
Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?
It is important to always have proof that backs up what you are saying no matter what. That is how you convince your reader
What is the statement that goes against the counterclaim called?
The Rebuttal
How many times should reasoning/elaboration appear in an argumentative essay?
A minimum of 3 - once in each body paragraph.
Can a claim be an opinion? Tell why or why not.
NO. You as the writer have no place in the essay.
Reasons should always support the counterclaim. True or false.
False
When you put evidence in your own words it is called what?
Paraphrasing
What item in your introduction should your counterclaim connect to in your essay?
TRUE or FALSE: In argumentative writing you can use first and second person pronouns.
False. That is opinion writing and is too informal.