Elements of an Argumentative Essay

What is a statement that can be proven true or false?

• Claim

• Opinion

• Fact

• Informed Opinion

What is a statement that can't be proven and is based on a person's feelings/beliefs?

• Opinion

• Fact

• Persuasion

• Ethos

An argumentative essay includes reasons, evidence, and details.

• True

• False

The introduction paragraph should state the ___ of the essay.

• Opinion

• Claim

• Evidence

• Details

The first paragraph of an argumentative essay is ...

• the introduction paragraph

• the body paragraph

• the conclusion paragraph

• the counterclaim paragraph

The paragraph(s) of an essay that contain the evidence and explanations to support the claim/thesis...

• body paragraphs

• hamburger paragraphs

• conclusion paragraph

• introduction paragraph

The last paragraph of an essay is called...

• conclusion

• introduction

• yo mama

• body

Position taken by someone with an opposing viewpoint – should come after your reasons and evidence

• Justification

• Counterclaim

• Counter argument

• Huh?

What is this an example of: "Students SHOULD be allowed to have water bottles in class because it will keep them hydrated, they can refill it throughout the day, and it is more sanitary than using a water fountain"

• Counterclaim

• Reason

• Claim

• Evidence

These are the facts or details that back up a main idea, theme, or thesis – should be found in each paragraph

• supporting evidence

• random evidence

• reasoning

• claim