Identifying Components

Worksheet Description

The Evidence-Based Writing worksheet provides a framework for understanding the components of a well-structured argument. It defines key terms like ‘premise,’ ‘warrant,’ ‘one or more counterclaims,’ ‘rebuttal,’ and ‘conclusion,’ which are essential in forming a logical and persuasive argument. Students are given the task to read the definitions of each component of an argument provided on the worksheet. Following this, they are expected to identify and write down each component in their own argumentative writing, applying the concepts they have just learned.

This worksheet is intended to teach students how to construct a coherent argument by breaking it down into its fundamental parts. By defining each component, students learn to recognize and use these elements when they are presenting their own ideas or opinions. The worksheet encourages critical thinking and reasoning skills, as students must not only make claims but also support them with evidence and acknowledge opposing viewpoints. The ultimate goal is for students to be able to craft well-reasoned, evidence-based arguments, a skill that is valuable in academic writing and public discourse.