Parts of an Argument

What is "a discussion involving two opposing parties"?

• claim

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

What justifies a claim?

• counterclaim

• reason

• thesis

• argument

What is the basic building blocks of an argument and a statement that a writer must prove?

• refutation

• evidence

• reason

• claim

What is the main point of an essay?

• Evidence

• Thesis

• Reason

• Conclusion

Facts that support a claim such as research or statistics.

• Thesis

• Argument

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

The opposing side's argument is the...

• refutation

• claim

• evidence

• counterclaim

A writer explains the weakness or flaws in the opposing sides' argument in the...

• counterclaim

• evidence

• conclusion

• refutation

What is at the end of an essay and may include a "call to action"?

• conclusion

• refutation

• evidence

• counterclaim

Which of these is a fact?

• Milk contains calcium.

• Milk tastes nasty.

• Chocolate milk is better than plain milk.

• Everyone loves soy milk!

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which of these is an opinion?

• Heritage High School starts at 8:22 a.m.

• All high schools should start at 10 a.m.

• Sleep is important for your health.

• 46% of high schools in the United States start before 8 a.m.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6