Argumentative Writing Notes

What is a thesis statement?

• A summary of the entire essay.

• Explains the main point of the essay

• Analysis of a counter claim

• A short story to grab the readers attention

Which of the following is a claim?

• There are only 3 main ingredients: honey, yeast, and cinnamon

• Honey buns were created in 1954 at a factory in Greensboro, North Carolina.

• Honey buns are delicious.

• Honey buns taste better than any other snack because of their texture, their glaze, and their shiny appearance .

A Claim is a statement that is always a fact.

• True

• False

A counterclaim is...

• the opposite of your claim.

• a factual statement that helps your argument.

• another word for introduction.

• another way to state your claim.

The hook is suppose to grab the readers attention.

• True

• False

Select all of the ways you can start your introduction.

• "Hello my name is____, and I'm going to write today about..."

• Anecdote

• An interesting fact

• A question

• The title

Providing factual evidence for you claim is an example of?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Logos

A persuasive paper uses..

• Emotion

• Logic

An argumentative paper uses...

• Emotion

• Logic

What are ways you can support your claim in an argumentative essay?

• Expert Opinions

• Anecdotes

• Facts and Stats

• Instagram Quotes