Understanding Argument

What is analysis?

• The source of your information

• An opinion with reason

• A summary

• The way you tell the reader to analyze the evidence you have provided

What is a claim?

• states what you are arguing for and about

• a debate

• something you file with insurance company

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is a counterclaim?

• evidence

• the opposing side

• rebuttal

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which of the following cannot be included in an argument?

• thoughts

• quotes

• proof

• data

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

What is the main purpose of an argument?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to persuade

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

This is the position or idea that the writer is trying to get the audience to accept.

• reason
• claim/thesis
• evidence
  evidence
• warrant

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

A statement that goes against or opposes the author's claim.

• counterclaim/counterargument
• rebuttal
• warrant
• thesis

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

the reasons and evidence given to support a claim

• support
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.SL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

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CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.9A

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• reasons

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CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B