Genre Review

The statement an author makes about a topic is called a(n):

• essay

• claim

• reason

• evidence

All are examples of author's purpose, EXCEPT:

• persuade

• entertain

• analyze

• program

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

A counterargument is:

• a text that an author uses to defend a position

• the quality of having trustworthy and reliable sources

• a viewpoint that opposes the author's claim

• the intended target group for a message

If I claim that cell phones should not be allowed in classrooms, a counterargument would be:

• potatoes are overrated

• cell phones should be allowed in classrooms

• cell phones are important for daily life

• cell phone ring tones are annoying

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

The objective is to establish a claim and then support it with logical reasoning, examples, and evidence.

• Nonfiction Text

• Fiction Text

• Argumentative Text

• Informational Text

The statement of the position that you are arguing?

• Evidence

• Bias

• Claim

• Counterargument

What is persuade?

• To enjoy.

• To inform.

• To entertain.

• To convince.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

The logical explanation of researched facts and proof that supports your claim.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterargument

• Bias

What is the purpose of the argumentative text?

• To enjoy.

• To inform.

• To entertain.

• To convince.

Which of the following is a fact?

• I think broccoli is delicious.

• Broccoli is a vegetable.

• I believe that my teacher is awesome.

• Everyone should play sports.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6