What is an argument?
A piece of writing that includes claim, reasons, and evidence.
What is the main point or position that an argument aims to support?
Claim
States why the audience should believe the writer's claim.
Reason
What is the definition of evidence?
Proof found in the text to support an argument
What is Ms. Childress's birthday? (Month, Day, Year)
June 2nd, 2003
The first paragraph in an argument piece. States the claim- the central idea of the entire piece.
Introduction
Which of the following is an example of a claim?
a)There should be no homework.
b)Homework is too boring.
c)Doctors, researchers, and professors
d)31% of students do not have internet access at home
a)There should be no homework.
Logical and supported by valid evidence
Sound reasoning
What type of evidence uses data gathered from research?
Statistic
Which Pokemon is Ms. Childress's favorite?
Jirachi

Each of these begins with a reason that supports the claim and gives evidence to support a reason.
Body Paragraphs
What is the definition of central idea?
The big picture of an informational text
Well-grounded in facts and justifiable
Valid
What type of evidence uses statements from professionals and experts?
Quotes
Which celebrity was Ms. Childress named after?
Audrey Hepburn

The final paragraph of an argument piece. Begins by restating the claim and summarizes the piece.
Conclusion
Follows counterclaim and explains why author's claim is more valid
rebuttal
What must the reasoning tie the evidence back to?
The claim
What is the role of evidence in an argument?
To support the claim
Who does Ms. Childress main in Mario Kart?
Rosalina

THREE ANSWERS
When writing a nonfiction paragraph, you need to include:
Claim, Evidence, & Reasoning
What is a counterclaim?
an argument against the author's claim
What is the point of reason in an argument?
to connect evidence to the claim
Reliable and trustworthy (as a source)
Credible
Who is Ms. Childress's favorite actress/singer?
IU
