Argument Writing
What are the three main parts of an introduction?
1. Hook 2. Details 3. Thesis
How many total paragraphs should you have?
5
What is a counterclaim?
A claim that disagrees with the thesis/main claim.
What is a thesis?
A thesis is the main argument of the entire essay.
What are the three main parts of a body paragraph?
Claim, evidence, thesis/reasoning
Which comes first, counterclaim or rebuttal?
Counterclaim
What should the second part of your introduction be?
Details - a preview of your paper
True or False: analysis and reasoning are different parts of your body paragraph.
False. Analysis and reasoning are the same thing, showing how your evidence backs up your claim.
True or False: The purpose of argument writing is to share an opinion.
False. It is to convince the reader that your opinion deserves consideration.
True or False: The counterclaim is when you attack the other side's opinion.
False. That is the rebuttal.
True or False: Counterclaim and rebuttal are the same thing.
False. The rebuttal attacks the counterclaim.
True or False: An argument helps both sides.
False. Your argument should only help your own side.
True or False: Your sources should align with your biases.
False. Your sources should be unbiased.
How do you show the reader that a piece of text is evidence from a credible source?
Include a citation
How does your counterclaim and rebuttal help your argument?
It acknowledges the other side's viewpoint and then explains why it is wrong.
What is the first sentence of your conclusion?
Thesis restated
Why must writers not use words like "we, us, I, me, and my" in their argument essays?
They must maintain a formal tone.
When do you include a counterclaim?
Third body paragraph
True or False: Restating the thesis is part of your conclusion.
True. You restate the thesis in the first sentence of your conclusion.
How many body paragraphs have a CER format?
Two
Your evidence should be a. first in your paragraph b. second in your paragraph c. last in your paragraph
b. second in your paragraph
What is the first part of an introduction? a. detail b. thesis c. hook d. conclusion
c. hook
What order should your paragraphs be in? a. intro., counterclaim and rebuttal, 2 body, conclusion b. intro., body, counterclaim/rebuttal, body, conclusion c. intro., body, body, counterclaim/rebuttal, conclusion d. intro., body, body, conclusion, counterclaim/rebuttal
c. introduction, body paragraph, body paragraph, counterclaim/rebuttal, conclusion
What are the two parts of a conclusion?
restate thesis and so what
What is a rebuttal?
showing the opposing argument to be weak or wrong
