Page 1: Fundamentals of Historical Argumentative Writing

The first page establishes the core framework for historical argumentative writing, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based claims and structured argumentation. The introduction section requires proper contextualization to provide readers with essential background information, leading to a well-crafted thesis statement.

Definition: Historical writing is argumentative writing that requires interpreting historical knowledge to answer a prompt question through claims supported by evidence and reasoning.

Highlight: The thesis statement should be constructed in two sentences, incorporating situation/stance elements and acknowledging counterarguments (Queen's Gambit approach).

Vocabulary: Queen's Gambit - A thesis writing technique where the writer acknowledges opposing viewpoints before presenting their counter-argument.

Example: Transition words for counter-arguments include "Despite," "While," and "Although."

The page details the C.E.R. (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) structure for body paragraphs, providing a systematic approach to argument development. Each component is carefully explained with specific guidelines for implementation.