Argumentative Writing and Claims World Lit

Poll

Have you ever written an Argumentative Essay?

• Yes!

• No!

• I have no clue

• I can't remember

Multiple Choice

What is a CLAIM?

• a claim is the thesis statement or central idea of an argument where you state what side you are on.

• A claim is the same as a summary where you pick out the key details

• A claim is similar to a conclusion, where you wrap it up

• Claim is the opposite side of whatever you are on...

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a counterclaim??

• A claim that you put on the kitchen counter

• The first body paragraph of an argumentative essay

• The opposite side of an argument (the side against your claim)

• The thesis statement or central idea of an argumentative essay

Multiple Choice

What is a rebuttal???

• A central idea of an informational essay

• A response to the counterclaim where the author goes back to their side

• The thesis statement of an argumentative essay

• The topic sentence of the first body paragraph

Open Ended

Make a CLAIM about students being able to have phones during class...

Multiple Choice

 

If a student makes this claim: "School Districts should allow students to use their phones in class because technology is an important part of education." Which would be the best counterclaim?

• Phones actually help students lean more and conduct their own research

• Phones help to keep students in touch with the outside world.

• Many people think that phones in class are too much of a distraction.

• Phones are vital in the learning process and should never be eliminated from learning.