Argument Elements-ST

Front

What makes a claim strong?

Back

A strong claim is debatable.

Front

Is 'Cats are better than dogs' a claim?

Back

No, it is not a claim.

Front

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

Back

Explain how that evidence proves your point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What can be used as evidence?

Back

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Any information that helps prove a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true or false.

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

A statement that opposes or contradicts a claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To summarize the main point or argument of a text.

Front

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

Back

To support and validate the claim being made.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is a fact?

Back

A statement that can be proven true or false.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D