If an argument is convincing, it means

It has enough evidence to support their claim

Their claim or opinion becomes fact

Which of these is a step used to trace an argument?

Look for reasons and specific evidence that support the claim

Which of these is a step used to evaluate an argument?

Determine whether the evidence supports the claim in a logical way

Make sure ideas are presented in a way that makes sense and is clear

Determine whether the counterarguments are adequately addressed

If I was making an argument for keeping zoos open, what could a piece of evidence be?

Any of these would be a valuable piece of evidence

I could give the statistic of the number of people that visit the zoo each year

I could share the zookeepers' opinions on the animals' lives and well-being

I could share how much research zoos have been able to accomplish

If I was making an argument for keeping SeaWorld in business, what counterargument could I address?

Any of these would make a valid counterargument

The fact that these animals do not live as long in captivity

I could mention some facts and statements from the documentary film "Blackfish"

I could mention that these animals may not be as healthy or in as good of shape as they would be in the wild.

Trace and Evaluate an Argument

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English

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5th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.5.8, W.5.1B, RI.8.8

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Ryann Pratt

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence

Argument

Claim

Counterargument

Support

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.SL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The writer's position/opinion on a problem or issue

Argument

Claim

Counterargument

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.1C

CCSS.W.5.1D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The reasons and evidence that help prove the claim

Argument

Claim

Counterargument

Support

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.SL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.1B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Statements made to explain a belief

Claim

Support

Reasons

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A specific reference that is used to support a claim

Reasons

Evidence

Support

Counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these would be considered reliable evidence?

Facts

Statistics

Quotations

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To follow the reasoning of an argument

Evaluate

Argument

Trace

Counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.SL.5.3

CCSS.W.5.1B

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Trace and Evaluate an Argument

15 questions

A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence

The writer's position/opinion on a problem or issue

The reasons and evidence that help prove the claim

Statements made to explain a belief

A specific reference that is used to support a claim

Which of these would be considered reliable evidence?

To follow the reasoning of an argument

Statements that addresses opposing/opposite viewpoints

To decide whether or not an argument makes sense or is convincing

What should you have in order to have a valid argument?

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