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Argumentative Wtg

7th & 8th Writing

TermDefinition
Claim a statement expressing a main idea of an argument
Conclusion the closing paragraph or section of an essay, argument, or narrative
Evidence facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim
Formal Style a writing style or way of writing for academic essays
Introduction the opening paragraph or section of a text
Thesis Statement a statement that shares the central idea of an essay
Body Paragraph a paragraph that appears between the introduction and the conclusion of an essay
Argumentative Writing a genre of writing in which a writer presents a central claim and provides reasons and evidence to support that claim
Counterclaim an idea that is contrary to the author’s position or point of view; an opposing claim
Organizational Structure the order or pattern that a writer uses to organize information, such as cause-and-effect or compare-and-contrast
Credible Source a source that is trustworthy and believable
Reason an explanation that states why others should accept a claim
Relevant appropriate and logically related to the topic
Created by: Mrs.Olson
 

 



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