The Parts of an Argument

The Parts of an Argument

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.7.1, RI.7.8, RI.8.1

+6

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To persuade the reader.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What effect does using evidence have on your argument?

Back

It makes your ideas stronger.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to understand counterclaims in an argument?

Back

So you can disprove the counterclaim with reasons and evidence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What phrase is commonly used to introduce text evidence?

Back

According to the text,

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation is required when quoting evidence from a text?

Back

Quotation marks.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the key components of an argument?

Back

Claim, evidence, counterclaim, and rebuttal.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim in an argumentative essay?

Back

A statement that asserts a position or belief.

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