ELEMENTS IN AN ARGUMENT ESSAY

What is an argument?

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

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons

• A general statement that offers support for a claim

• A statement of position on an issue.

• I do not know, yet.

What is the sentence that explains what you are arguing?

• counter argument

• rebuttal

• claim

• conclusion

• I do not know, yet.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

What is a reason?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• Explains how the evidence supports the claim.

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

• The problem.

• I do not know, yet.

What is evidence?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• A general statement that offers support for a claim.

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

• Facts, reason, statistics, expert testimony and other information used to support reasons.

• I do not know, yet.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

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CCSS.W.8.1B

Which is an example of a reason?

• Parents should allow teenagers to stay up as late as they wish.

• A recent article by "Teen Vogue" suggested that teens who don't have a bedtime are more responsible than those who do.

• This proves that teenagers who can pick their own bedtime are more responsible than those who don't.

• Studies show, 45% more teenagers who pick their own bedtime perform better in school.

• I do not know, yet.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

What is a counterclaim

• A statement of position on an issue.

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

• The opposing side against the claim you are trying to prove.

• The reason why you disagree with the author.

• I do not know, yet.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

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CCSS.W.8.1A

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What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?

• A statement of position on an issue.

• Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.

• Facts, reason, statistics and other information used to support reasons.

• No one cares because it doesn't matter.

• I do not know, yet.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

A claim should always have

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

• reasons

• I do not know, yet.

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CCSS.W.8.1B

What type of evidence is the following?

A statement that can be proven true is called what?

• fact

• quotation

• example

• story/anecdote

• I do not know, yet.

(1) Is your computer acting up? (2) Have your efforts to fix it been useless? (3) Are you unsure of who to call? (4) Well, we're here to help. (5) Kayser Computer Care is the best choice to fix your computer woes. (6) Our technicians are incredibly experienced, and our rates are astoundingly reasonable.
Which sentence states the writer's claim?

• Sentence 1
• Sentence 2
• Sentence 5
• Sentence 6

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CCSS.W.8.1A