I can organize reason and evidence logically

I can organize reason and evidence logically

Objective

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the attitude of a text toward the subject and theme

• tone

• counterclaim

• reasoning

• precise

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an argument that is made in opposition to a claim

• tone

• counterclaim

• reasoning

• precise

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the process of thinking about something in an intelligent , sensible way

• tone

• counterclaim

• reasoning

• precise

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exact and accurate

• tone

• counterclaim

• reasoning

• precise

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to say something is true even though there is no

definite proof

• tone

• characteristic

• reasoning

• claim

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a quality or feature that is typical of someone or something

• tone

• characteristic

• reasoning

• claim

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Body of the Essay: Provide reasoning and (blank).

A. Give at least two reasons.

B. Include evidence for your reasons.

C. Address a possible counterclaim .

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Read this writing prompt.

Write an argumentative essay about whether kids should be allowed to bring cell phones to school.

Based on the prompt, which claim is the strongest?

• Cell phones are helpful tools that allow people to easily access information and stay organized.

• In the latest survey, 78 percent of kids asked said that they believed they should be allowed to bring cell phones to school.

• Schools should not allow kids to bring cell phones because they are too much of a distraction.

• Not every kid can have a cell phone because they are expensive and many kids do not have jobs.

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A statement that includes all parts of an argument is

• a claim.

• a counterclaim.

• a reason.

• a response.

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A strong claim in an argumentative essay

• is based on reasoning rather than emotion.

• is very emotional to affect the reader.

• addresses both sides of an issue.

• asks a question about a subject.

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Read this writing prompt.

Write an argumentative essay that is either for or against having physical education as a required class in school.

Based on the prompt, which claim is the strongest?

• There should not be any required classes in school because kids should take whichever classes they want.

• It is important for kids to get exercise every day, so physical education should be required in school.

• I hate physical education, and I would rather be working on a computer or playing music than getting sweaty.

• Some kids are really athletic and enjoy taking physical education, but others do not like it and would prefer not to take it.

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Examples, statistics, quotations, and careful observations are all types of

• claims

• evidence

• reasons

• arguments

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Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay.

Cell phones can be used productively in the classroom because they allow students to collaborate on projects without disturbing other students. Instead of increasing the noise level with discussion, students can communicate silently with text messages. Approximately 88 percent of students surveyed said that they believe they should be able to use their phones in class.

Which statement best describes the excerpt?

• The argument is missing valid reasoning.

• The argument is organized in a logical way.

• The statistic presented does not support the claim

• The claim presented does not take a position.