Claim
What is a claim?
A. Point you are trying to make
B. Point you are trying to prove
C. Point you are trying to have
B. Point you are trying to prove
What is a reason in argumentative writing?
A. Point you are trying to make
B. Point you are trying to prove
C. Point you are trying to have
B. What is the point you are trying to prove
What is evidence?
Evidence is the proof you need to support your argument
What is a counterclaim?
A. Rebuttal
B. paraphrasing
C. opposing argument
B. The opposing argument
What is argumentative writing?
A. writing that tries to prove or convince others that your viewpoint is the best
B. a topic used in middle school ELA classes
C. Paraphrasing an article about your favorite sport
A. Writing that tries to prove or convince others that the writer’s viewpoint is the best with reasons and evidence
Where does the claim belong when you start your essay?
A. No where
B. Introduction of the argument
C. End of argument
B. Introduction of the argument
Your conclusion must support your__________
A. Reasons
B. Evidence
C. Claim
C. What is the claimClaim or Topict
What does the evidence support in argumentative writing ?
It supports your claim and reasons
In an argumentative writing your opponent has a ...
A. rebuttal prepared
B.different emotional outlook
C. different opinion
C. A different opinion
What is argumentative writing NOT?
A. opinion
B. your emotions
C. an apology
B and C. It is NOT based on emotions or an apology
Your claim makes your argument...
A. have a purpose
B. Must support the counterclaim
C. believable
A. Have a purpose so people will have an idea where you stand or what your beliefs are.
What are the 3 main elements of a supporting paragraph?
A. topic sentence, reasons, explanation
B. explanation, evidence, rebuttal
C. conclusion, rebuttal, evidence
A. the topic sentence , reasons, explanation
Where is the evidence usually located in your argumentative writing? Right after what two elements?
Claim, Reasons
What would the counterclaim be for this statement "schools should be longer because it will give students more time to learn"?
School should be shorter because.......
What are the four main elements of argumentative writing?
Name four: Claim, Reasons, Evidence, Counterclaim
The claim is also known as what?
A. the Rebuttal
B. the Topic
c. Random thoughts
B. The Topic
How many reasons should most argumentative essays have?
A. 4-6
B. 1-3
C. 3-7
B. It should have 1-3 reasons
Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?
A. backs up your topic sentence
B. convinces opponents they are wrong
C. can't be used as opponents counterclaim
A. Backs up your topic sentence
What is the statement that goes against the counterclaim?
a. Topic sentence
B. Reasons
C. Rebuttal
C. The Rebuttal
Why should you learn to use argumentative writing?
Argumentative writing is beneficial in helping you prove your point and justify your opinions
Your claim is ...
A. Random thoughts
B. Evidence
C. Opinion
C. Opinion
True or False. Reasons should always support the counterclaim.
Reasons always support the claim
When you put evidence in your own words it is called...
A. unnecessary
B. paraphrasing
C. regurgitating
B. Paraphrasing
Why is it important to have a counterclaim in argumentative writing?
There is always a different way of looking at situations.
The counterclaim should always be acknowledged; it makes you seem more knowledgeable
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