Argument Writing

hook

• the first sentence of the piece where you pull the reader in

• the last sentence in the first paragraph that states an opinion

• the middle part of the first paragraph

giving information

• the middle part of the first paragraph where you give background information on your topic

• the first sentence of the piece where you pull your reader in

• a statement that says why the counterclaim is wrong

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

CCSS.W.6.2B

CCSS.W.6.2D

What's an example of strong evidence?

• quoting a scientist

• interviewing your mom's best friend

• a comment on your friend's website

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

the A part of a body paragraph

• this is an answer, or reason

• explains why or how

• shows why it's important

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

the B part of a body paragraph

• explains the why or how of the answer

• evidence that supports the answer

• the answer, or reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

the E1 part of the body paragraph

• the text evidence or example that supports the answer

• the answer, or reason

• explains the why or how of the answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

the E2 of the body paragraph

• shows why something is important

• the answer, or reason

• explains the why or how of the answer

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Your claim should list the reasons why you're supporting your view.

• false

• true

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

the counterclaim

• statement of the opposing viewpoint

• explains why you made the claim

• insults the opposing viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

the refutation

• refutes or explains why the opposing viewpoint is incorrect

• showing how the opposing view might be a good idea, too

• explains why there is no opposing viewpoint

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3