Writing to Argue and Persuade

A writer's position on a problem or an issue (can also be identified as the thesis) is...

• claim

• rebuttal

• evidence

• paragraph

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

To support a claim, a writer should provide

• argue

• reasons

• evidence

• call to action

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

True or False: An argument is a position supported by reasons and evidence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Which persuasive technique uses strong feelings rather than facts to persuade?

• loaded language

• testimonial

• bandwagon appeal

• appeal to emotion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

A counterargument is...

• argument made to address points an opponent with an opposing view may raise

• false or misleading statements which cause the argument to weaken

• a broad statement about people on the basis of gender, ethnicity, race, or political, social, professional, or religious group

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Choose the correct structure of an argument essay.

• Hook, claim, reasons, evidence, counterargument

• Claim, hook, evidence, reasons, counterargument

• counterargument, hook, claim, evidence, reasons

• Explanation, hook, claim, counterargument, evidence, reasons

True or False: One of the main purposes of an introduction paragraph is to capture the reader’s attention, making him/her want to read the essay.

• True

• False

True or False: You should begin the introduction paragraph with broad (large) statements and end with specifics.

• True

• False

Where is the thesis statement usually located in an Argument Essay?

• The last sentence of the conclusion

• The last sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the introduction

• The first sentence of the conclusion

Your thesis SHOULD use first (me/my/I) and second (you/your) person pronouns.

• True

• False