elements of an argument Quiz

elements of an argument

Quiz

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English

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8th - 11th Grade

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.8.8, RI.8.1, W.8.1A

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "claim"?

data, observations, or other information

a statement or position worthy of proof

shows that the writer/speaker has carefully considered all sides of the question

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "evidence"?

a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim

explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim

data, observations, or other information that will support a claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the "warrant"?

explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim

facts, statistics, expert opinion, and anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "counterclaim"?

a statement or position worthy of proof

a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim

data, observations, or other information that will support a claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "rebuttal"?

when a speaker or writer uses argument and presents reasoning or evidence intended to undermine or weaken the claim of an opponent

explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim

a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better.

claim

counterclaim

reasons

evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Support reasons and include examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts.

claim

counterclaim

reasons

evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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