Why do you need to evaluate an argument?

To decide if the argument makes sense or is convincing

To find out if the author is a good writer

To make sure the teacher does not get mad

To find out if the argument matches your opinion

If an argument is convincing, it means

It has enough evidence to support their claim

Their claim or opinion becomes fact

Which of the following is the best example of an argument?

If you are not on Tiktok, you should be, because it is the greatest app of our generation.

How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts

Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?

Which is the strongest piece of evidence?

A 2019 study from the National Institute of Health shows that chocolate is good for you.

Studies show that chocolate is good for you.

My mom eats chocolate everyday and she's never sick.

I heard once that chocolate is good for you.

Which is the strongest piece of evidence?

You should get a dog because 89% of dog owners were happier after getting their dog.

You should get a dog because they are fun.

You should get a dog because your friends all have dogs.

You should get a dog because I told you so.

Which is the strongest piece of evidence?

A recent quote from an expert who studied the argument.

An example showing the argument.

An old statistic that supports the argument.

An emotional story about the argument.

RI3.8 Analyzing an Argument

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English

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6th - 9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.7.8, RI.6.1, RI.8.8

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20 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is an author's claim?

an author's name

an author's credentials

an author's main point

an author's evidence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean to trace an author's argument?

Identify the author's claim and evidence

Identify where the paragraphs start and end

Identify and underline the author's story

Identify and underline vocabulary words

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following shows sound reasoning?

You should eat chocolate because I like chocolate.

You should eat chocolate because it has health benefits.

You should eat chocolate because the sky is blue.

You should eat chocolate because I told you so.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should get rid of sports?

Canceling sports saves money that can be used to improve learning.

Canceling sports leaves more time for school work and homework.

Canceling sports prevents students from getting injured.

Canceling sports would be bad because I like sports.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a counter-argument?

when an argue is about numbers

when an argument doesn't make sense

when an argument brings up the opposite view

when an argument causes someone to change views

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

Statistic

Short Story

Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

Rumors

Expert Quote

Short Story

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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RI3.8 Analyzing an Argument

20 questions

What is an author's claim?

What does it mean to trace an author's argument?

Which of the following shows sound reasoning?

Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should get rid of sports?

What is a counter-argument?

Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

Which of the following shows sound reasoning?

Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should keep sports?

When the evidence is not connected to the argument (off topic), that evidence is __________.

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