Argument review

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttels

• claims

• arguments

Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?

• Despite this, thirteen million
  kids are bullied each year and
  something needs to be done.
• The fines
  will encourage parents to
  focus on anti-bullying in the home.
• Some say it is very difficult for
  parents to manage their children
  when they leave the house and go to
  school.
• Parents should be fined when their
  children bully because it will send a
  message.

How many reasons are in the claim statement below?:

Students should be allowed to play video games after school because they improve hand-eye coordination and develop strong problem-solving skills.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 34

a(n) ______________ is a position on an issue that is supported with reasons/claims and evidence.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information

What is the topic of an argument?

• The side the writer is on

• What the argument is about

• Sources the author used

• Support for the author's argument

What is the best example of evidence?

• Dogs are better than cats because they are more fun.

• The NY Times says dog owners are 40% happier than cat owners.

• Cats are self cleaning and don't stink.

• My dog was a part of our family, that's why dogs are better.

Evidence should always be found immediately after what?

• The topic

• The claim

• The reason

• The counterargument

Cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms. One reason why cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms is because students are easily distracted by cell phones. According to Brandon Gaille, 71% of students send or receive text messages on their cell phones in class.

What part of the paragraph is underlined?

• claim

• evidence

• source