Printable Argumentative essay Worksheets

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the: claim. In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims, and ____ to support your reasons: reasons, evidence. When gathering evidence, use credible ___ and take notes: sources. Always make sure to disprove the ___ argument: opposing.      This element is the first line of your writing: Hook. Acknowledging why someone may disagree with you is known as this: Counterclaim. This is based on personal experience, quotes, facts and statistics that support your reasons: Reason. This is a debatable statement that forms the main point of your argument: Claim. This helps support your main claim and gives the reader a basis for accepting your main claim: Reason. This element wraps up all loose ends and finishes strong: Conclusion. This is the part of the introduction paragraph that catches readers’ attention: Hook. This shows how you know you’re right: Evidence. This disputes or disagrees with your claim: Counterclaim. This follows your claim: Reason. Introduce this with statements such as, “It may be argued that ….”, “Contrary to evidence…”,  “It is true, however, ….” or any other statement that acknowledges conflicting viewpoints: Counterclaim. What type of hook is this?I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face: Personal Anecdote. What type of hook is this?Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it: Fascinating Fact. One type of hook you can use for writing is called an anecdote. What is the definition of anecdote? : A short story or scene. Which type of hook is this?John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement." : Quote

What is the writer's position, opinion, or side called: Claim. What is an example of a formal claim: We should explore space.. What does it mean to give a reason in argument writing: Give a statement to support or back up the claim.. Which of the following are examples of reasons? : We only give 1% of the US budget to NASA. . What does it mean to cite text evidence? : Use a direct quote or paraphrase a quote from a resource to support your reasons. . Which of these options is an example of a direct quote citation? : Thomas Jones often says, "only a human can experience what being in space feels like, and only a human can communicate this to others." . What is an opponent's viewpoint: The opposite side of the author's claim or counterclaim. What is an example of a counterclaim? : Some mistakenly believe that going to space was all about competition. . High school students should have physical education every school day in order to stay healthy: Claim. Private schools often require students to wear uniforms: Not a claim. We should allow students to vote at the age of 16: Not a claim. What must a claim be: arguable. Find the claim: College should be free for low income families.. According to the CDC, heart disease is the #1 cause of death in America: . Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________: evidence. Statements that address opposing viewpoints: counterclaims. What should you do after presenting text evidence: Explain how that evidence proves your point.. How do you know evidence is taken from the text? : You use quotes . What is the purpose of an argument: TO PERSUADE. The author's purpose is to convince us that the ________________ is true: claim. How do we know a claim is strong: It is debatable