Notes on Argumentative Writing

Which is the correct order of an introduction paragraph?

• Claim, Reasons, Background
• Background, Reasons, Claim
• Claim, Background, Hook
• Hook, Background, Claim

Including phrases like I believe, I think, I would etc. make your argument sound stronger.

• True
• False

Evidence can be all of the following except

• A direct quote from an article
• An opinion you have about the issue
• A paraphrase of an piece of an article
• A summary of scientific study

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A refutation demonstrates why the counterargument is wrong. 

• True
• False

True or False: Argumentative writing only contains one side.

• True

• False

Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:

• Thesis Statement
• Introduction
• Evidence
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

You should always state your claim in your:

• Thesis statement
• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Evidence

Requires a student to research a topic and then take a side by stating a claim.

• Expository Writing
• Argumentative Writing
• Ethos, Logos, Pathos
• Informational Writing

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A thesis statement is usually found in your:

• Conclusion
• Supporting Paragraph
• Introductory Paragraph
• Rebuttal

A statement that conveys your position on a topic:

• Evidence
• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Claim