Argument

What kind of language and/or tone should you use in argumentative writing?

• Humorous

• Informal

• Formal

• Dramatic

The following statements about argument are true EXCEPT:

• Anything that makes you angry

• A reason or set of reasons is used to persuade

• A claim is supported by evidence and reasons

• Persuasion is used to show that an argument is right or wrong

The claim is all of the following EXCEPT:

• your thesis

• the idea which you are trying to prove

• provable with evidence

• the warrants or reasons

Your opinion, thesis or argument is called :

• evidence

• reasoning/warrant

• claim

• subclaim

Which of the following is NOT evidence:

• warrants/ reasoning

• quote from an expert

• statistic(s) from a credible source

• information from a reliable source

What should you do after stating textual evidence?

• Transition to another idea or subclaim

• Explain how the evidence supports your claim

• Discuss why others' opinions or arguments are incorrect

• Review your main points or subclaims

A claim can be supported by all of the following EXCEPT:

• reasoning or warrants

• evidence or observable events

• subclaims

• any blog, social media post, Tweet or website

An important audience to consider in creating an open campus for lunch is all of the following EXCEPT:

• School Board

• Teachers and Administration

• Local clinics and hospitals

• Students

A DISADVANTAGE for having Open Campus for lunch is:

• Students who are tardy to class or do not return

• More food choices for students

• Opportunity to be outside and/or be physically active

• Increased income for local businesses