Argument & Vocabulary

What is a claim?

• An interesting statement, statistic, or anecdote that introduces an essay

• A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

• A person's opinion about a topic or issue

• The first sentence in a body paragraph

What is evidence?

• Transition words to introduce the counterargument

• The turnback to a counterargument

• An explanation for why the claim is correct

• Logical facts/quotes/statistics that support the claim and reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is a bridge statement?

• A statement that explains how the evidence support the claim

• A person's opinion about a topic or issue

• A paragraph that restates the claim and ends the essay

• Phrases to help move the essay along

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

What is an example of a counterargument?

• People should not become teachers because of the low pay and high stress of the job.

• Others may say that people should become teachers because the job is rewarding and has a stable income.

• People should not become teachers because of the disrespect from students and administrators.

• People should not become teachers because of the bad cafeteria food and late nights grading papers.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is a rebuttal (turnback)?

• When the writer concludes the essay with a paragraph.

• When the writer states the counterargument is wrong and then states why the claim is right with evidence.

• When the writer explains why their claim is right using evidence.

• When the writer introduces the essay with a hook.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is NOT an example of a hook?

• "Imagine biting into a crispy PopEye's chicken sandwich!"

• "80% of customers are satisfied with the taste of Chick-Fil-A's chicken sandwich"

• "Have you ever met someone who DOESN'T like the PopEye's chicken sandwich?"

• "In conclusion, the Chick-Fil-A chicken sandwich is superior to PopEye's because of its taste and freshness"

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

Select the transition phrase that introduces a counterargument

• "Opponents might argue that"

• Imagine biting into a crispy Chick-Fil-A sandwich..."

• "I believe that my claim is correct because"

• "According to NASA (2018)"

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

CCSS.W.7.2C

What is NOT an example of a conclusion?

• "Consequently, people should not become teachers because of the low pay and disrespect"

• "Have you ever seen a teacher lose her patience with a disrespectful class?"

• "In conclusion, people should become teachers because they can impact and inspire the next generation"

• "Overall, it is clear that PopEye's has a better chicken sandwich than Chick-Fil-A"

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.3E

What does the conclusion paragraph to an argument do? Select all that apply.

• Introduces the essay with a hook

• Leaves the reader thinking

• Restates the claim

• Restates the evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2F

Define accessible

• able to be reached or entered

• a feeling of respect and wonder

• a statement that explains how the evidence supports the claim

• a person's opinion about a topic or issue

Tags

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.4D

CCSS.RI.7.4