Unit 4 Lesson 11: Conclusion Flashcards
argument
a text that presents a position or opinion on an issue and supports that position with reasons and evidence
concluding statement
the final section of an argumentative text, in which the writer restates the claim, summarizes supporting points, and provides a call to action or underscores the significance of the claim
argumentative text
a form of writing that presents a claim supported by logical reasons and relevant evidence
rebuttal
a statement that presents opposing evidence or reasoning
evidence
facts, details, statistics, observations, or quotations from experts that support the claim or show why the claim is true or believable
call to action
a statement in which the writer of an argumentative text indicates what action or actions the audience should take
Why is the concluding statement important
The concluding statement is important because it is the writer’s last chance to tell the audience how their reasons support and prove their claim.
In an argumentative text, also known as an argument, the writer presents a claim and supports it with logical reasons and relevant evidence, such as facts, details, statistics, observations, or quotations from experts that support the claim and show why it’s valid. Then, the writer closes off the argument with a
concluding statement
Can a concluing statement be more than one paragrpght
Depending on the length of the text, the concluding statement may be one or more paragraphs.
Whe writer uses a concluding statement to emphazie what
The writer also uses the concluding statement to emphasize the urgency of the issue or warn of what may happen if the issue is not addressed.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement: a summary of the claim
Include; Readers can have short attention spans! Writers want to make it very clear what their position is.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement:
do not include; All key points should be introduced and supported with evidence in the body of the text. A new reason can make readers forget the earlier points, and if it’s less well-supported, it will weaken the argument.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement: each of the key points or reasons that support the claim
include; Writers want to remind readers what makes their claim so strong, logical, and convincing.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement: a detailed example, fact, or statistic that supports a key point in the body of the argument
do not include; This information was already used to show why each point or reason was valid. Too much detail will seem repetitious and distract from the larger points.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement: any information that does not align with or support the argument
do not include; Writers want their position to be crystal clear. The concluding section should not include any information that doesn’t make the writer’s case.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement: a counterclaim, or a point supporting an opposite claim
maybe include: On its own, this doesn’t support the argument. But writers can make a brief reference to a counterclaim they wrote about earlier so long as they put more emphasis on the rebuttal. The rebuttal explains what’s wrong with the opponent’s reasoning.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement: a statement that underscores why the issue is important
include; The concluding statement is the last chance to communicate to the audience why the issue matters.
The concluding statement must align with and support the argument developed in the text. The chart below shows what type of information belongs—or doesn’t belong—in a concluding statement: a call to action that lets readers know what they can do if they share the writer’s views
include; The purpose of an argumentative text is to persuade the audience to change their thinking, support a cause, or take a particular action.
