Argumentative Essays

Facts and examples the author gives to support their opinion are called?

• The claim

• The point of view

• Paragraghs

• Evidence

What is the author's purpose for writing an argumentative text?

• They enjoy writing

• To persuade someone

• To list facts about a topic

• To explain how to do something

If a story was written in first person, what is that called?

• Second person

• persuading someone

• The point of view

• The audience

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is it called when the author gives you their position on a topic and they are trying to convince you to believe them?

• The audience

• The claim

• The evidence

• The point of view

WHO the author is trying to convince?

• Audience

• Claims

• Second person

• Author's purpose

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

It is my belief that dogs are the best pets. They are friendly to everyone. In addition, they are excellent protectors. You always feel safe with your dog around. In conclusion, dogs are amazing pets.

What is the author's claim?

• All animals are great

• Everyone feels safe with dogs around

• Dogs are the best pets.

• People buying a pet

It is my belief that dogs are the best pets. They are friendly to everyone. In addition, they are excellent protectors. You always feel safe with your dog around. In conclusion, dogs are amazing pets.

What is the evidence that supports the author's claim?

• They are friendly to everyone, and they are protectors

• Dogs are amazing pets

• Dogs are the best pets

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

It is my belief that dogs are the best pets. They are friendly to everyone. In addition, they are excellent protectors. You always feel safe with your dog around. In conclusion, dogs are amazing pets.

What point of view is this text written in?

• First Person

• Second Person

• Third Person

• Imaginary Person

It is my belief that dogs are the best pets. They are friendly to everyone. In addition, they are excellent protectors. You always feel safe with your dog around. In conclusion, dogs are amazing pets.

What is the author's purpose for writing the text?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To Entertain

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

You will use the text "Group Work or Independent Work?" to answer the following question

What is the first student's claim in the paragraph labeled Group Work?

• Independent work is the best.

• Group work is best for students.

• Teachers should not assign any work to students.

• Students should no get graded on group work.