Argumentative Writing

What is a thesis statement?

• what you want to say

• the beginning of an essay

• a sentence in which you state your main argument and a brief description of how you will prove it

• a sentence that tells the topic.

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CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

You should always state your claim in your:

• Thesis statement
• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Evidence

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CCSS.W.7.1A

A Thesis Statement is usually found in your:

• Conclusion
• Supporting Paragraph
• Introductory Paragraph
• Rebuttal

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CCSS.W.6.2A

When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your:

• Counterclaim
• Thesis Statement
• Reasons
• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1B

Your reasoning should always be supported by what?

• Counterclaims
• Evidence
• Claims
• Arguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:

• Thesis Statement
• Introduction
• Evidence
• Conclusion

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

This paragraph should wrap up your findings, restate your thesis, and include a call to action.

• Introduction
• Conclusion
• Body paragraph
• Rebuttal

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CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

CCSS.W.6.4

The opposite side of an argument to the one you are taking is known as the:

• Reasons
• Claim
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong, this is known as a:

• Thesis Statement
• Conclusion Paragraph
• Claim
• Rebuttal

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Using an emotional appeal to convince your audience:

• Ethos
• Pathos
• Logos
• Logical Fallacy

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5