Elements of an Argument

Which of the following is not a form of evidence?

• quote from an expert

• a statistic

• opinions of experts

• your personal opinion

• an observation

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following phrases can be used to introduce a counterargument/counterclaim. Select ALL that apply.

• The text states

• This is not true

• Some may say

• Opponents may argue

A one-sentence statement that explains a specific idea or makes an argument for a specific side is called a:

• transition word

• claim/thesis

• concluding sentence

• evidence

the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim) SELECT ALL THAT APPLY

• counterclaim

• counterargument

• rebuttal

• argument

the argument against a claim (what the other side would say if they disagreed with a claim)

• counterclaim
• fallacy
• refutation
• argument

Which would be the MOST credible source for your evidence?

• A news article

• A quote from Wikipedia

• A quote from Instagram

• A statement from a famous celebrity

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Where does the claim go? 

• In the second paragraph 
• Last sentence of the first paragraph 
• First sentence in the second paragraph 
• In the first paragraph 

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CCSS.RI.K.2

CCSS.RI.K.1

This sentence tells what the topic is for the entire paragraph. 

• Evidence 
• Topic Sentence 
• Counterclaim 
• Claim 

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CCSS.RI.K.2

The _____________ states the argument the writer is trying to prove.

• Claim/Thesis

• Topic Sentence

• Evidence

• Conclusion

A statement of what the author wants to prove.

• CLAIM
• COUNTERCLAIM
• REASONS
• EVIDENCE