Argument

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

• argument
• evidence
• reasons
• counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

Which of the following can be used to support the claim?

• reasons

• examples

• evidence

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Can personal opinions be used in an argument?

• yes

• no

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of the following cannot be included in an argument?

• thoughts

• quotes

• proof

• data

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

You know a source is credible if....

• website ends in .org, .gov, or .edu

• information on site can be easily fact checked

• there are very few misspellings and advertisements

• written or researched by an expert on the topic

• all of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Check all of the options that are claims.

• Soda is not as healthy as water.

• Schools should not sell soda.

• 77% of students don't like school lunch

• Schools should serve what kids want to eat.

Which of the following is evidence?

• Beyonce is the best modern female artist.

• Some might say Taylor Swift is better.

• However, Taylor Swift does not have the range of Beyonce.

• Beyonce has won 24 Grammys and been nominated 70 times.