Argumentative Unit pre-test

What is the correct definition of a CLAIM

• The main idea, belief, opinion, or message. It is the focus of the entire argument.

• A specific reason that supports the claim. It explains WHY the claim is true or correct.

• Specific facts, quotations,or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.

• The opposite of your argument.

What is the correct definition of a REASON/SUBCLAIM?

• The opposite of your argument.

• A specific reason that supports the claim.

• This is the main idea, belief, opinion, or message.

• Specific facts, quotations, or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.

What is the correct definition of EVIDENCE?

• This is the main idea, belief, opinion, or message.

• Specific facts, quotations, or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.

• The opposite of your argument.

• A specific reason that supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

What is the correct definition for OPPOSING VIEWPOINT?

• Specific facts, quotations, or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.

• A specific reason that supports the claim.

• This is the main idea, belief, opinion, or message.

• The opposite of your argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

Crop circles around the world were created by extraterrestrials.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Opposing Viewpoint

Crop circles have been reported since 1678.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Opposing Viewpoint

Some people believe that humans actually create crop circles.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Opposing Viewpoint

In a persuasive article or essay, where is the claim usually found?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph #1

• Body Paragraph #2

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2A

Your introduction paragraph must...

• engage the reader
• explain the issue
• state your claim
• all of the above

to present reasons for or against something...

• evidence
• argument
• call to action
• pro