Practice: Arguments

What is the writer's position on an issue or problem called?

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• setting

What do you call any material that serves to prove a claim?

• support
• claim
• counterargument
• rebuttal

Which one is an example of a counterargument?

• My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are.
• I need a larger allowance.

Which one is an example of a reason to support a claim?

• I need a larger allowance because I don't have enough money for lunch or transportation.
• I need a larger allowance.

What are statements or pieces of evidence that back up your opinion

• audience

• opinion

• fact

• support

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which one is NOT an author's purpose? 

• Persuade
• Inform
• Entertain
• Evaluate 

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Which of these is an OPINION? 

• 42% of middle school students have a phone. 
• The speed limit should be over 60 within city limits. 
• School starts at 7:45 each morning.
• I read 37 books in 2016. 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

a claim or a statement supported by reasons and evidence

• bias

• evidence

• counterargument

• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

_{Claim: Drake is a talented musician}
^{What type of evidence is...}
Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.

• Example
• Fact and/or Statistic
• Personal Belief
• Expert Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1