Understanding Argumentative Essay Components

What is the claim in an argumentative essay?

• A statement that has to be proven. It's always stated at the end of the introductory paragraph.

• Statements intended to explain the claim.

• Facts, statistics and information.

• The beginning of your essay; includes a hook.

What is the reasons in an argumentative essay?

• A statement that has to be proven. It's always stated at the end of the introductory paragraph.

• Statements intended to explain the claim.

• Facts, statistics and information.

• The beginning of your essay; includes a hook.

What is the evidence in an argumentative essay?

• A statement that has to be proven. It's always stated at the end of the introductory paragraph.

• Statements intended to explain the claim.

• Facts, statistics and information.

• The beginning of your essay; includes a hook.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?​ ​ ​ ​

(choose 3)

• To address a claim
• To address a counterclaim
• To provide reasoning and evidence
• To explain the way that something works
• To give an opinion on a topic

Match each piece of information to the paragraph that it belongs in!

• Sums up and restates the claim.

• Introductory Paragraph

• Contains counterclaim & rebuttal.

• Body Paragraphs 1 & 3

• Contains arguments, reasoning & details

• Conclusion Paragraph

• Hooks the reader and provides a claim.

• Body Paragraph 2

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the first paragraph of an argument essay called?

• claim

• introduction

• reason

The last paragraph of an argument essay is called the ___________ paragraph (hint, it ends in the letters "ing").

A fact is...

• A statement that can be empirically proven

• Someone's belief on a subject

• Information that you make up for your essay

• Anything that is said out loud.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

An opinion is...

• A statement that can be empirically proven

• Someone's belief on a subject

• Information that you make up for your essay

• Anything that is said out loud.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is the opposing side of the argument?

• reasons

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• facts