Argument Writing

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the

• evidence

• claim

• argument

• support

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims, and ____ to support your reasons.

• evidence, purpose

• reasons, evidence

• reasons, opinions

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

When gathering evidence, use credible ___ and take notes.

• sources

• purposes

• language

• appeals

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.8

Always make sure to disprove the ___ argument

• audience

• evidence

• appeals

• opposing

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

1.     This element is the first line of your writing.

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Hook

• Reason

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

Acknowledging why someone may disagree with you is known as this.

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.1D

This is based on personal experience, quotes, facts and statistics that support your reasons.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

This is a debatable statement that forms the main point of your argument.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Hook

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

This helps support your main claim and gives the reader a basis for accepting your main claim.

• Reason

• Evidence

• Claim

• Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

This element wraps up all loose ends and finishes strong.

• Counterclaim

• Hook

• Conclusion

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

CCSS.W.6.3E