Argumentative

The act or process of forming reasons, drawing conclusions, and applying them to a case in discussion...

• Argumentation
• Refutation
• Persuasion
• Pro Argument

A person who disagrees with something and speaks against it

• proponent
• opponent
• argument
• counter argument

Point or statement that supports one's ideas and/or thesis

• Proponent
• Pro Argument
• Counter Argument
• Opponent

Point or statement in opposition to the argument being made in a written document or speech.

• Opponent
• Refutation
• Pro Argument
• Counter Argument

A thesis is

• the topic

• the beginning part of your essay

• a simple statement of your main argument

Credible evidence means that it

• comes from a reliable, unbiased source.

• persuades people

• comes from important people

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Which quote support the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

• "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

• "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school."

• 'When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

• "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

• In conclusion,

• In my opinion,

• According to the text,

• In other words,

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

You should always state your claim in your:

• Thesis statement
• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A