Students complete nine sentences about the five parts of an argument — claim, reason, evidence, counterargument, and conclusion. The matching activity pairs four sentences about banning sugary drinks with their argument roles: claim, evidence, counterargument, and conclusion.
Labeling argument parts in a full paragraph trains students to identify structure in both their own writing and the passages they read and analyze.
Style:
Argumentative Writing
Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. The five parts of an argument are claim, reason, evidence, counterargument, and conclusion.
2. The claim is the opening statement that tells the reader what you will argue.
3. A reason explains why you believe your claim is correct.
4. Facts, examples, and data that back up your reason are called evidence.
5. When you respond to the other side's argument, you are addressing the counterargument.
6. The conclusion restates your claim and summarizes your strongest points.
7. A strong argument presents reasons in a logical order, saving the best for last.
8. The phrase "on the other hand" signals that a counterargument is being introduced.
9. A writer should always support each reason with at least one piece of evidence.
Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1. Match each item to its correct answer.
"Schools should ban sugary drinks from vending machines."
→ Claim — states the writer's position
Counterargument — acknowledges the opposing view
"According to the CDC, childhood obesity has tripled since 1970."
→ Evidence — uses a factual statistic
Conclusion — restates the argument's main point
"Some argue that students should choose their own drinks."
→ Counterargument — acknowledges the opposing view
Claim — states the writer's position
"In conclusion, healthier options will improve student well-being."
→ Conclusion — restates the argument's main point
Evidence — uses a factual statistic
Argumentative Writing
★ Part A: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) The five parts of an argument are claim, reason, evidence, counterargument, and conclusion.
2) The claim is the opening statement that tells the reader what you will argue.
3) A reason explains why you believe your claim is correct.
4) Facts, examples, and data that back up your reason are called evidence.
5) When you respond to the other side's argument, you are addressing the counterargument.
6) The conclusion restates your claim and summarizes your strongest points.
7) A strong argument presents reasons in a logical order, saving the best for last.
8) The phrase "on the other hand" signals that a counterargument is being introduced.
9) A writer should always support each reason with at least one piece of evidence.
★ Part B: Matching
Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.
1) Match each item to its correct answer.
"Schools should ban sugary drinks from vending machines."
→ Claim — states the writer's position
Counterargument — acknowledges the opposing view
"According to the CDC, childhood obesity has tripled since 1970."
→ Evidence — uses a factual statistic
Conclusion — restates the argument's main point
"Some argue that students should choose their own drinks."
→ Counterargument — acknowledges the opposing view
Claim — states the writer's position
"In conclusion, healthier options will improve student well-being."
→ Conclusion — restates the argument's main point
Evidence — uses a factual statistic
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