Argument Review

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1G

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab the reader’s attention right away

• hook
• thesis
• claim
• evidence

How many reasons are in the claim statement below?:

Students should be allowed to play video games after school because they improve hand-eye coordination and develop strong problem-solving skills.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 34

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Statements that address opposing viewpoints.

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

• Claim

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms. One reason why cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms is because students are easily distracted by cell phones. According to Brandon Gaille, 71% of students send or receive text messages on their cell phones in class.

What part of the paragraph is underlined?

• claim

• evidence

• source

Cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms. One reason why cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms is because students are easily distracted by cell phones. According to Brandon Gaille, 71% of students send or receive text messages on their cell phones in class.

What part of the paragraph is underlined?

• claim

• evidence

• source

Definition: a prejudice for or against something or someone

• counterargument

• bias

• faulty reasoning

• claim

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Definition: to disprove, contradict, or negate

• refute

• agree

• faulty reasoning

• supporting argument

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B