Claim
What is a claim?
A claim is the point you are trying to prove.
What is the second step in writing argumentative essays?
Establish a position.
What is evidence?
Evidence is the proof you need to support your argument
What are both your teachers names?
Ms. Gomez and Ms. Cruz
What is argumentative writing?
Writing that tries to prove or CONVINCE
Where does the claim belong when you start your essay?
It belongs at the beginning usually
What is a thesis statement?
A statement that tells the reader exactly what your essay is going to be about.
What does the evidence support in argumentative writing ?
It supports your claim and reasons
Go to one of your teachers, they will tell you what to draw and your team needs to guess it
Teacher decides the outcome
What is argumentative writing NOT?
It is NOT based on emotions or apologetic or opinion
The claim is also known as what?
Thesis
How many reasons should most argumentative essays have?
It should have three reasons
Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?
It is important to always have proof that backs up what you are saying. That is how you convince your reader.
Define "aura" using academic language
Teacher decides the outcome
When writing argumentative essays, should you include a counterclaim?
YES!
Can a claim be an opinion? Tell why or why not.
Yes, because it is your own personal view.
What is the last step of the argumentative essay writing process?
Complete your final draft
When you put evidence in your own words it is called what?
Paraphrasing
What year did Ms. Gomez and Ms. Cruz graduate high school?
2013
Is argumentative writing based on facts, opinions, or both? Explain
It is based on both because you give your opinion about your viewpoint, while also supporting it with facts