Argument, Claim, Reasons, Evidence

Credible proof that supports the reasons

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Statement opposing the claim and or opposing the argument

• Claims

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Counterargument

Rebuttal (response) to the opposing argument of your argument

• Claims

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Counterargument

The following is an example of a counterclaim to the argument: Ice cream melts faster than any other dessert

• True

• False

Restating the claim and summarizing your arguement

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Counterargument

Explain what the evidence proves

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Explanations

The following is an example of a claim: Ice cream is the best dessert on the planet

• True

• False

Determining the author's argument, determining the claims, and identifying the evidence are the steps needed to analyze and identify an argument.

• True

• False

A statement put forth and supported by claims, reasons, and evidence.

• Evidence

• Reason

• Claim

• Argument

The author’s argument can be traced and ________________.