Argumentative Review

What is a claim?

• Specific information that proves the author's opinion makes sense

• A statement of the author's opinion - they tell us what they want us to do or believe

• What people who disagree with the author might say

• The author gives evidence to prove that the opposing view is wrong

Evidence is...

• Specific facts, statistics, expert quotes, or personal anecdotes that prove the author's opinion makes sense

• A statement of the author's opinion - they tell us what they want us to do or believe

• What people who disagree with the author might say

• The author gives evidence to prove that the opposing view is wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

A counter-argument is...

• specific facts, statistics, expert quotes, and personal anecdotes that prove the author's claim makes sense

• a statement of the author's opinion - they tell us what they want us to do or believe

• What people who disagree with the author might say

• The author gives evidence to prove that the opposing view is wrong

When an author refutes the counter-argument, what are they doing?

• stating their claim

• stating what people who disagree with the author might say

• giving evidence to prove that the opposing view is wrong

• writing a hook that makes us want to read their argument

Which 2 words are synonyms for "claim"?

• support

• position

• argument

• refute

Which sentence states the author's claim?

(1) I hope that you are doing well. (2) I know you are busy, but I would love to hear your point of view on an issue that has been on my mind a lot lately: the voting age. (3) I'm 14 years old, and I believe strongly that teens my age should be able to vote. (4) Teens are more responsible than people think.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Which sentence provides a specific fact to support the claim that the voting age should NOT be lowered?

(1) Voting is an incredibly important responsibility. (2) I agree that the younger generation is engaged and informed, but deciding who to vote for requires drawing on life experiences that kids your age have not had yet. (3) Plus, voting requires a certain amount of knowledge about how the government works - kids do not have this knowledge. (4) The study of the rights and duties of citizens is called civics, and only nine states require students to have a full year of in school. (5) If we were to lower the voting age, it would be imperative to first make civics a mandatory yearlong subject in all schools.

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 5

Which of the following would NOT be considered good evidence to use in support of a claim?

• the writers opinion

• statistic

• someone's personal example

• fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following statements would be the most effective counter-argument to the claim that "Breakfast is not an important meal for teens"?

• I strongly believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

• An example of a healthy breakfast is an omelet with vegetables, whole grain toast, and orange juice.

• A study of 500 middle school students in Virginia showed that test scores improved by 15 percent when students ate breakfast.

• After Susan began eating breakfast every day, she noticed she had less time to complete her morning routine and often ran late to school.

Which sentence offers evidence that is relevant and appropriate to the claim that "Watching television can be good for students"?

• Ninety-eight percent of American households contain at least one television.

• I think that television is terrific! I watch at least three shows a day.

• Dr. Martin Forest says that students should limit the amount of television they watch each day.

• Many television programs present information in more engaging ways than textbooks or online materials.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1