Argumentative Writing

Which of the following is an example of a E-Explanation sentence starter that a student could use in their body paragraphs?

• In the article

• This explains that

• The author ____ states

• On page ___ it explains that

Writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence is...

• a claim

• an argument

• a reason

• a rebuttal

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

Critics argue that….

Others may say…but I argue…

A common argument against this position is...but…

It’s easy to think...but when you look at the facts…

While some researchers say...nevertheless…

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• introduce a claim

• conclude

The main point of an author’s argument is the...

• argument

• reason

• claim

• rebuttal

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason is the...

• reason

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

An opposing claim is the...

• claim

• reason

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

A statement that a counterclaim or criticism is not true is the...

• counterclaim

• claim

• rebuttal

• argument

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

The first reason

First of all

Secondly

Finally

One reason

Another reason

In addition

• introduce evidence

• introduce a claim

• introduce a counterclaim

• conclude

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

• introduce a claim

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• conclude

"Dogs are better pets than cats" is an example of a...

• reason

• evidence

• claim

• rebuttal