Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing requires you to investigate a ______________________ topic.

• well-known

• controversial

• agreeable

• factual

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2A

True or False? One of the key differences between Argumentative Writing and Persuasive Writing is that Argumentative Writing presents both sides of the issue.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

True or False? In Argumentative Writing, you can just give your opinion; you do not have to present facts or statistics.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B

True or False? In Argumentative Writing, you always should take a position for one side or the other.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

Which characteristic is true of Argumentative Writing?

• It persuades by appealing to the audience's emotion.

• It relies on the character or credentials of the writer.

• It is strictly emotion-based.

• It convinces the audiences through explanation of the claim and evidence offered.

• It may or may not present the opposing ideas of the issue.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1E

Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the position taken by the writer?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counter-claim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the presentation of the opposing position?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counter-claim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the explanation of why the writer thinks their claim is true?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counter-claim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the refutation or response to the other side's argument?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counter-claim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the research (facts, statistics, quotations, surveys, etc.) that proves your claim?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counter-claim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.2B