Argumentative essay

What is a claim?

• A statement of opinion

• A reliable and trustworthy source

• Proof for a reason that supports a claim

• Statements in support of a claim

What is a counterclaim?

• Proof for a reason that supports a claim

• Statements in support of a claim

• An opposing claim

In an argumentative essay, what are the reasons?

• A statement of opinion

• Statements in support of a claim

• An opposing claim

In an argumentative essay, what is the evidence?

• A statement of opinion

• Supporting a claim with reasons

• Proof for a reason that supports a claim

What is an argumentative essay?

• A claim, position, or idea that you can back up with evidence

• A claim, position, or idea that you do not need to back up with evidence

• A claim, position, or idea that has no facts just feelings

An argumentative essay is when the author expresses a point of view and supports that view with evidence

• True

• False

The claim and the reasons are the only information in an argumentative essay

• True

• False

An author needs evidence to support their reasons

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

You do not need to present your argumentative essay in logical form.

• True

• False

Credible sources are reliable and trustworthy

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9