Argument Writing

What goes in an introduction for an argument essay?

Write a possible claim for the following prompt: Should soda be allowed in schools?

Write a possible claim for the following prompt: Should it be a law to wear seatbelts?

Claim: Schools should provide laptops for every student.

Write a possible counterclaim for this argument.

Why is it important to include evidence to back up your main ideas/reasons?

What does it mean to 'cite' evidence? How do you do this?

True or false: Phrases like I think, I feel, or I believe should be included in an argumentative essay.

• True

• False

You should not include your own feelings in an argumentative essay.

• True

• False

A strong argument should begin with a _____________.

• rebuttal

• counter-claim

• thesis statement

• hook sentence

The __________ _______________ should be the last sentence of the first paragraph. It also states your position on the topic.

• hook

• thesis statement

• conclusion

• counter-claim