Claims, Evidence, Argumentative Writing

Which one of these is strong claim?

• The sky is blue

• Kids should read every night

• I will now tell you about dogs

• Cows are animals

The author's purpose is to inform, entertain, or

• persuade

• to talk about food

• trick you

• confuse you

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

It is important to include reasoning to

• support your claim

• make the paper longer

• confuse people

• shorten the paper

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What you want to prove in an argument is the

• argument

• claim

• fact

• simile

What is the proof from a text that supports your claim

• opinion

• what a friend tells you

• evidence

• simile

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Essential Parts of Argumentative Writing: What is the presentation of the opposing position?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counter-claim

Argumentative Writing Structure: Which paragraph should the issue be presented and writer's claim be stated?

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

Argumentative Writing Structure: The hook can be...

• a real or hypothetical example

• a question

• a quotation

• shocking statistics

• all of the above

Why is it important to present the counter-claims of the opposition?

• It demonstrates your credibility as a writer.

• It helps to build a convincing argument.

• It indicates that you have researched multiple sides of the argument and have come to an informed decision on the issue.

• It shows you have considered other points of view.

• All of the above

What is an example of a good source?

• best friend

• cousin

• fortune cookie

• a published article

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6