Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing

Assessment

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.8, RI.6.8, RI.8.1

+8

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is argumentative writing?

Back

A type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?

Back

Evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to cite textual evidence?

Back

To use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a statistic when used as evidence in an argument?

Back

A fact or piece of data.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an argument?

Back

A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

An argument that opposes the main claim.

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