Argument Review

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

the reasons and evidence given to support a claim

• support
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.SL.4.3

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.9A

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _"

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1A

What does it mean to "trace" an argument? 

• to take a pencil and physically ouline the text
• to decide whether it is convincing or not
• to reread it
• to follow the reasoning of the argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.4.7

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

• to disagree with the argument
• to respond to the argument
• to decide whether it makes sense and is convincing
• to provide a counterargument 

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

In an introductory paragraph, where is the claim usually located? 

• at or towards the end of the paragraph
• in the first sentence
• you don't put the claim in the introductory paragraph

A claim must:

• be debatable
• state clearly if you're on the pro or con side
• be very specific
• all of these are correct

What is an example of an evidence type?

• Expert testimony
• Data, Statistics
• Quotes
• All of these are correct

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1