Argumentative Writing Structure

What is a claim?

• A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true.
• A claim is a statement that questions something to be true.
• A claim is a statement that denies something to be true.
• A claim is a statement that ignores something to be true.

How many reasons does a typical essay have?

• 4

• 5
• 3

• 1

What is a lead or a hook?

• A sentence that gets the reader's attention.

• The sentence that is the main idea of an essay.

• The sentence that ends the paper.

Which is a counterclaim?

• A counterclaim is a claim made to introduce a new topic.

• A counterclaim is a claim made to support a previous claim.
• A counterclaim is a claim made to summarize the argument.
• A counterclaim is a claim made to rebut a previous claim.

The supporting statements that the author uses to prove their claim.

• Contradictory statements
• Unsupported opinions
• Reasons

• Unrelated facts

What is a rebuttal?

• A rebuttal is the main point if an argument.

• A rebuttal is information the author uses to support their claim.

• A rebuttal is a response to an argument or criticism.

The data or information that the author uses to support their claim is.

• proof
• evidence
• validation
• justification

Which is an example of a rebuttal?

• Ignoring the opposing argument completely
• Presenting scientific evidence supporting the existence of climate change
• Agreeing with the initial statement without providing evidence
• Using personal attacks instead of addressing the argument

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• Eating carrots improves eyesight
• Drinking coffee makes you taller.

• Wearing red shoes makes you run faster

Where does the counterclaim go an argumentative essay?

• After the writer's claim and evidence, but before the conclusion
• Before the writer's claim and evidence
• At the beginning of the essay