Argumentative Review

What is a counterclaim for an argumentative essay?

• The same topic of what you believe.

• The polar ice caps.

• The opposite of what you believe.

• The same meaning of your statement.

Jared believes that the minimum wage should be higher. In his argumentative essay he addresses the view of opponents who claim that a higher wage will cause companies to hire fewer workers with this statement:

Though some think that a higher minimum wage will cut down on company hiring, a 2016 study of retail stores in Canada has shown otherwise, demonstrating hiring levels that remained the same in the wake of rising wages.

In this instance, Jared is using what is known as a/an _____.

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Position

• Reason

How many paragraphs are there supposed to be in an essay?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 6

What is the name of the 1st sentence in an introductory paragraph?

• Thesis

• Counterclaim

• Hook

• Wrap Up

What is the name of the 3rd sentence in your introductory paragraph?

• Hook

• Bridge

• Thesis

• Wrap Up

True or False - An argument takes one side of an issue, not both sides of an issue.

• True

• False

Wraps up your essay with a restatement of your position and claims.

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

• Conclusion

• Introduction

This proves the counterclaim wrong; is written with the same steps as a claim.

• Rebuttal

• Thesis Statement

• Evidence

• Conclusion

What is a claim?

• An assertion of the truth of something, typically one that is disputed or in doubt.

• Tells the reader what your essay is about.

• Supports for your claim; must be cited (credit is given to the source) and from a reliable source

• Informs the reader of your position and reasons for taking that position.

True or False: An argumentative essay is a piece of writing that aims to convince the reader of the writer’s own opinion. It is a king of the essay world to not only give information, but also present an argument.

• True

• False