Argumentative Writing

What is the purpose for argumentative writing?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

• To describe

A claim is a(n) _________________ statement.

• factual

• controversial

• inaccurate

• debatable

What is the purpose of the "Reasoning" part of an argument paragraph?

• To explain why an author is making an argument

• To explain why an author takes a particular stance

• To explain why the argument is relevant

• All of the above

Which of the following types of evidence are the most convincing?

• Personal stories or examples

• Famous quotes

• Statistics

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Analysis should always be longer than the evidence in an argument paragraph.

• True

• False

Analysis is meant to __________ supporting evidence.

• explain

• provide background information for

• elaborate/extend

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which of the following is a good example of reasoning for this claim: Students should be able to have their phones at school.

• Having their phones available could be important in an emergency.

• Students should be able to play games if their work is complete.

• Students need to communicate with their friends during school hours.

• Students should get to do what they want.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

If you were making an argument for why students should have their phones at school, what type of evidence would be most appropriate to support your argument?

• A personal example of when you finished your assignment early and got to play Roblox

• A statistic of how many emergency phone calls helped save someone's life

• A quote from a fellow classmate about their opinion on this topic

• An inspirational quote about communication

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Why is it important to acknowledge a counterclaim in an argument?

• Counterclaims help prove why the opposing view is correct.

• Counterclaims show all the possible views on a particular topic.

• Counterclaims show another stance, but my argument can prove why that viewpoint is incorrect.

• Counterclaims why you believe your stance is correct.

Why is it important to learn the skills of argumentation?

• I can use it to convince someone to see things my way.

• Many careers use these skills.

• It's important to be able to explain why I hold a particular view.

• All of the above.

• None of the above.