Argument writing

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Shea Heid
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The ______ is the opinion or argument the writer is trying to prove.
topic sentence
transition
claim
evidence
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
-To support a claim-
Facts, statistics, quotes, anecdotes (stories), personal experiences...these are all examples of
evidence
transitions
reasoning
an argument
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of _______ is to EXPLAIN how the evidence supports the claim.
citations
the claim
the topic sentence
reasoning
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In writing, an argument (or opinion) DOES NOT need to be supported with evidence.
True or False?
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The purpose of an argument is to
give information on a topic
persuade the reader
tell a story
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Students should not be allowed to use their cellphones in class"
This is an example of
evidence
a claim
reasoning
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Students should not be allowed to use their cellphones in class because it negatively effects their learning.
This is an example of an argument. True of False?
True
False
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