Claim and Support

Evidence is

• Proof that supports and backs up my claim

• Words or phrases a writer uses to move from one idea to the next

• Explaining, expanding on, and reinforcing the importance of my evidence and how/why it supports my claim

• A list of the sources I used during my research

A counter claim is

• the other side of the argument

• the reason for the argument

• the opinion of the majority of the people

• the evidence used in the argument

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason/s are considered-

• arguments

• transitions

• evidence

• counterarguments

A statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim.

• counterclaim/counterargument

• rebuttal

• warrant

• thesis

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the

• evidence

• claim

• argument

• support

In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims.

• purpose

• audience

• opinions

• evidence

A writer's position on a problem or issue is their ___.

• purpose

• claim

• audience

• appeal

The reasons and evidence that are used to prove the claim are called ___.

• purpose

• claim

• appeal

• support

Your evidence must appeal to ___, ___, and ___.

• reasons

• purpose

• emotions

• logic

Identify which sentence contains the claim in the following paragraph. 
At first, in junior high everything feels difficult. However, once students have the time to adjust to the new routine, they begin to look forward to senior high. Though junior high prepares students for high school, the change from 9th to 10th grade can be a challenge. High school is more difficult than junior high because there are more people, the teachers are more strict, and the work is much harder. 

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