Argumentative Writing

1)
What do you think makes an
2)
argument strong? Write down at
least 3 ideas.
3)

It is a type of essay that presents

arguments about ___________
__________ of an issue. It could
be that both sides are presented
What is an argumentative
essay? _________ balanced, or it could
be that one side is presented more
___________ than the other. It all
depends on the writer, and what
side he/she supports the most.

1)

What is the purpose of an

argument?
2)

1)
2)
What are the four components
of an argumentative essay? 3)
4)

1
 To state your _________
___________. A claim tells what
What is a claim?
you think is true about _________
____________________________
____________________________
____________________________
___________________________.

Write a claim on who believe is

the biggest “monster” in the
novel.

An ________________

What is a counterclaim? that your _____________ would

make.

Write a counterclaim that goes

against your main argument.

2
 When you respond directly to your
________________
What is a rebuttal?
argument/point to explain/show
how/why ______________
___________ _______________.

Write a rebuttal in response to

your counterclaim.

Refers to ____________,
____________ or ___________
What is evidence? used to strength a claim, support
an argument, or reach a
conclusion.

Write one piece of evidence that

supports your main claim.

What is your writing prompt?

What must be included in your _______ claim

argumentative essay?
_______ counterclaim

_______ rebuttal

_______ pieces of evidence