Argumentative Unit Vocabulary 2022

What is a thesis?

• a fact or detail

• taking something

• a belief, judgement, or way of thinking about something

• a reason to support the opinion

Which is an example of a thesis?

• Frozen yogurt is the best dessert.

• There are many types of food.

• School starts at 8:00 on Tuesdays.

• Some people use blue pens to write.

What claim supports the thesis: Frozen Yogurt is better than ice cream.

• Ice cream comes in a lot of different flavors.

• Ice cream cones are good with ice cream.

• Frozen yogurt doesn't taste good.

• Frozen yogurt is creamy and has a lot of toppings.

Which claim supports the thesis: Pencils are better to write with than pens.

• With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake.

• Pens come in a variety of colors

• Pens write smoothly

Which claim supports the thesis: Water is healthier than soda.

• Soda is bubbly

• Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

• Soda tastes good

Which is an irrelevant fact for this argument? Our food should come from nature, not factories

• Studies show food made in factories makes people fat.

• Potato chips are very popular to eat during sporting events.

• Food from nature contains more nutrients which are good for the body.

• Eating meat from cows that were fed grass is much healthier for us than eating meat from cows that were fed corn.

What score do you need to earn on this quiz so you don't have to retake it?

• 50%-60%

• 70%-80%

• 100%

• 80% or higher

Which claim supports the thesis: Dogs make good pets.

• Cats are fun to play with

• Dogs are fun to play with

• Dogs have a lot of energy and need a lot of attention.

What evidence supports the thesis: Students should read outside of school.

• Many studies show reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

• Students don't like to read

• Reading is fun

• Every student in school loves to read.

Select the counterclaim to the thesis "Global warming is caused by natural cycles in the earth"

• Global Warming is a part of Earth's natural progression

• Global Warming would happen regardless of the actions of humans

• Global Warming is normal.