Elements of an Argumentative Essay

Elements of an Argumentative Essay

Multiple Choice

What do SOLID arguments include?

• Logical thinking

• Choices based on FACTS

• Analyzing Data

• All of the above

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A claim must be clear, defensible and controversial.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Evidence in an argument includes each of the following EXCEPT...

• Facts

• Personal Opinions

• Expert Opinions

• Research

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The Purpose of a Warrant is to provide reasoning, go back to the claim, explain why evidence is important.

• True

• False

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A counter argument expresses the opposite point of view.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

If you were asked to write an argument on the topic of school uniforms which two sentences below could be a possible claim.

• School Uniforms are uniforms children wear to school

• All schools SHOULD require students to wear uniforms

• What are school uniforms?

• Students SHOULD NOT be required to wear uniforms to school.

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If you were given the COUNTERARGUMENT of: "some people think technology makes people more alone." What claim would the argumentative essay make?

• Technology connect people and makes them feel connect to people from all over the world

• Technology isolates people from the world and even though they receive messages they feel more alone.

Multiple Select

Which of the following sentences would support the claim that school uniforms should be required in school?

• Students would no longer have to decide what to wear every morning.

• Uniforms not only save time but also would eliminate stress.

• Uniforms eliminate individuality.