Elements of Argumentation

The opposing point of view

• Counter - claim

• Claim

• Refutation

• Evidence

_{What you want. It is the "thesis" in an argumentative essay.}

• Claim

• Counter - claim

• Refutation

• Evidence

A writer's "comeback" to the counterclaim -

"Yes, I understand what you are saying, but this is why you are still wrong."

• Refutation

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Evidence

• Proof based on facts and testimonials

• Your opinion

• Commentary

• What you want.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Reasoning

• YOUR thinking/commentary

• Facts

• Refutation

• Foundation of your argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1