Argumentative Elements Study Guide

Explain the components of an effective thesis statement.

• A thesis statement is made up of an argument, your main claim, and reasons that support your main claim.

• A thesis statement is made up of an argument.

• A thesis statement is made up of an argument and your main claim.

What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• claim

• logic

What is another term for "counterclaim"?

• opposing viewpoint

• claim

• argument

• refute

What is a statement that supports your claim?

• logic

• evidence

• refute

• reason

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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The type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something is called______________.

• narrative

• argumentative

• descriptive

• expository

facts, statistics, quotes, and anecdotes are all examples of

• claims

• evidence

• warrants

• rebuttals

This tells more about the reasons that support a claim, especially why it matters.

• claim

• evidence

• counterclaim

• reason

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• Shows that you are smart.

• Shows that you have considered the other side of the argument.

• Shows that only your opinion matters.

• Shows that you are only discussing one side of the argument.

What is the structure of body paragraph #1?

• Topic sentence (claim #1), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

• Counterclaim, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

• Counterclaim, rebuttal, evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

• Topic sentence (claim #2), evidence, explanation, concluding sentence

Which quote support the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1