Question

argumentative essay outline
i can write argumentative essays. (16 total points possible)
learning objective: i can write arguments in a variety of forms that:

• hook, introduce your claim and thesis statement.
• support your claim with logical reasoning and evidence using credible sources and demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text.
• establish and maintain a consistent style and tone appropriate to purpose and audience.
• use effective transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among the claim, reasons, and evidence.
• state your counterclaim and rebuttal.
• provide a concluding statement that follows and supports the argument presented. make a call to action.

directions: define the vocabulary associated with argumentative writing.

vocabulary	definition (1pt each)	pts.
counterclaim		/1
rebuttal		/1

Explanation:

• Claim: The core, debatable position the writer argues for, forming the essay's central stance.
• Counterclaim: An opposing position to the writer's claim, representing an alternative viewpoint on the topic.
• Rebuttal: A response that refutes the counterclaim, using reasoning/evidence to defend the original claim.

Answer:

Vocabulary	Definition (1pt each)	Pts.
counterclaim	An opposing argument to the writer's claim	/1
rebuttal	Evidence or reasoning that disproves the counterclaim and supports the original claim	/1