Parts of an Argument

Which of the following is NOT a part of an argument?

• Claim

• Pleading

• Counterclaim

• Reason

• Evidence

Which is the better claim?

• I need a new cellphone NOW!

• It is necessary for me to get a new phone because my current phone is broken.

• Plz giv me a new phone UwU

"Children shouldn't have to work in unsafe conditions."

What is one reason for the above claim?

• Child labor teaches them how to work hard

• Working in factories and mines can be deadly

• The employers can't afford to pay adults to work

• The children want to work and earn money

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"It is important for students to do their homework because it helps their grades."

Give me one piece of EVIDENCE to support the reason above.

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The root "counter" in "counterclaim" means:

• With / together

• Under / below

• Opposite / against

• To go

You ask your mom to get Chipotle for dinner tonight. Which of the following could be a counterclaim your mom might use?

• I wasn't planning on feeding you dinner tonight

• Sure, but guacamole costs extra

• Why would you want Chipotle?

• No, we have food at home to eat instead.

The REASON in an argument needs to make somebody _______ about your point.

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