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
Define "purpose"
The REASON why someone is writing their essay.
What is argumentative writing?
Writing that tries to prove or CONVINCE
In what paragraph does the claim belong?
The first paragraph
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
Define "audience"
The people who will read your writing.
List the 3 most common authors' purposes
To entertain, to persuade, to inform
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 do you need to state BEFORE you cite evidence?
The point, in your own words
What is the main claim of an argument?
The overall point you are trying to make, supported by many smaller points
Define the term "bias"
Unfair, or prejudiced in favor for or against something based
Going from general to specific statements
The claim is also known as what?
Thesis
How many reasons should your argumentative essays have?
2
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 "persuade"
To convince
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 does it mean to "summarize" at the end of your paragraphs?
Wrap up what you have already said and restate your point
What makes evidence "sufficient""
It is relevant and true
Define "counterclaim"
A point that is in opposition to the point you are arguing
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