Argumentative Writing HES

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To convince the reader of something

Front

What is a FACT?

Back

A true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

Front

OPINION

Back

what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

Front

What words should you avoid when writing an argumentative essay?

Back

I think, I believe

Front

Claim: Water is healthier than soda. Which reason supports this claim? Options: Soda is bubbly, water is flat. Soda tastes good, water is bland. Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none. Water has a weird taste, soda tastes crisp and sweet.

Back

Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

Front

Claim: Students should read outside of school.
Which reason supports this claim?
Options:

Reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

,

Students don't like to read and should not be forced to do so.

,

Reading is fun and gives you an escape from the real world.

,

Reading is a chore and needs to be finished at home.

Back

Reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

Front

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that students should have sports class in middle school? Options: "Schools that have sports class are popular.", "Including sports programs is expensive.", "Research shows that sports increase student interest in school.", "School sports include volleyball and soccer."

Back

"Research shows that sports increase student interest in school."

Front

Evidence: Teachers often stay late at work, plan and grade student work at home, and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week. This evidence best matches which claim?

Back

Teachers work very hard.

Front

Which quote best supports the claim: People should limit using screens?

Back

"Screens cause students to be distracted within the school setting, and then they cannot learn well."

Front

Claim: Pencils are better to write with than pens. Which reason best supports this claim?

Options: With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake. Pens come in a variety of colors. Pens write smoothly. Graphite in the pencil is what makes the markings on the paper.

Back

With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake.