Argumentative Writing Components

A claim is needed to even have an argument?

• True
• False

Where is the claim located in an argument essay?

• The claim is the last sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the first body paragraph.
• The claim is the first sentence in the introduction.
• The claim is the last sentence in the introduction.

What is counterclaim?

• proves the counterclaim (opposite/opposing viewpoint) is false 
• opposite/opposing viewpoint of your claim or the writer’s claim
• a writer’s position on a problem or an issue

What is an introduction?

• the last paragraph of an essay
• the first sentence of a paragraph
• the first paragraph of an essay
• the last sentence of a paragraph

What is a hook?

• a word of phrase to link ideas together smoothly
• the first paragraph of an essay
• the statement of title, author, and genre in an RTL
• a sentence to catch the readers attention

What is the body?

• the middle paragraphs of an essay
• the first paragraph of an essay
• the middle sentences of a paragraph
• the last sentences of an essay

What is a conclusion?

• the last sentence of a paragraph
• the last paragraph of an essay
• the first sentence of an essay
• the first paragraph of an argument

What is evidence? 

• Facts that support the original claim 
• Opinions that support the original claim 
• Unverified statements that don't support a claim 
• Author's choice of words that creates discussion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is another word for counterargument?

• Argument
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Evidence

Fill in the blank
A counterargument expresses the _________________  point of view from the claim.

• Same
• Opposite