Argumentative Writing

Question 1

Argumentative Writing

Answer 1

When a writer takes a position for or against an issue and writes to convince the reader to believe or do something.

Question 2

tone of argumentative writing

Answer 2

respectful

Question 3

4 key parts to argumentative writing

Hint: Cats Really Eat Clumsy Rats

Answer 3

1. claims 2. reasons 3. evidence
2. counterclaim/rebuttal

Question 4

What is a claim?

Answer 4

What you believe in

Question 5

When are claims made?

Answer 5

at the end of your introduction

Question 6

Example of a claim

Answer 6

I can also say that I have the most embarrassing parents in the world.

Question 7

Purpose of reasons

Answer 7

1. back up or support your claim
2. They tell why you think the way you do.

Question 8

Evidence

Answer 8

supports reasons/proof

Question 9

Four things that can be used as evidence

Answer 9

1. examples
2. real life experiences
3. statistics, research, or facts
4. a scenario

Question 10

Counterclaim

Answer 10

opposing arguments and alerts your reader to the change

Question 11

Sentence Starters for Counterclaim

Answer 11

-critics may say….
-others believe that….
-some may claim that….
-A common argument against this position….

Question 12

Rebuttal

Answer 12

Let’s your reader know why the opposing view is wrong and reinforces your key argument.

Question 13

Rebuttal sentence starters

Answer 13

-but when one looks at the facts…
-never the less
-however
-but it is argued
-although this may be true in some way

Question 14

Conclusion be sure to

Answer 14

1. restate your opinion
2. summarize the main points of your argument
3. write a personal comment of call for action

Question 15

Call to action

Answer 15

Question or a recommendation