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Argument Writing

Words to know for Argument Writing

TermDefinition
Claim A statement that expresses an opinion as a fact. It must be arguable with at least one opposing side.
Reason Part of the information that supports why the claim is true. It is typical to have three of these.
Evidence Facts, data, witness statements, definitions, etc. that prove one of the reasons linked to the claim. These statements cannot be arguable.
Elaboration I worked to explain how my reasons and evidence support my claim and strengthen my argument. This can be my own words or interpretation of the evidence.
Conclusion Statement A statement that brings a paragraph to an end by summarizing the reason and evidence and/or tying the reason back to the claim.
Dependent Clause A part of a sentence, usually beginning with a subordinating conjunction. It depends on an independent clause to be a complete sentence.
Independent Clause A sentence that can stand on its own with a subject, predicate, and complete thought.
Craft I chose my words carefully to support my argument and have an effect on my reader.
Craft I worked to create concrete details, images, or comparisons to convey my ideas, build my argument, and keep my reader engaged.
Craft When necessary, I explained terms to my reader providing context clues, definitions, and parenthetical phrases for more information.
Hook I wrote an introductory statement that really captures the essence of my argument or is designed to capture my reader's attention right off the bat.
Lead This beginning portion of the essay includes a hook, background, reason statement, and the claim. It is intended to set up my argument, getting my reader interested, without giving away too much information.
Transitions I'm trying to use some of the advanced words such as: for instance, in addition, one reason, furthermore, according to, etc.
Ending This section should include a transition from the body to the closing, a revisit of the key reasons, claim, and then a catch closing sentence that leaves the reader thinking and enhances the overall argument.
Created by: JKD1228
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