Argumentative Texts p.1

Each of the following are examples of evidence EXCEPT...

• facts

• observations

• experiences

• opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

True or false: A counterclaim and counterargument are the same thing.

• True

• False

Once you write/quote your evidence, what do you need to do after? 

• Restate your claim

• Explain your evidence

• Nothing

• Restate the quote

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

The opposing side is called the ________.

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• I don't know

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the...

• evidence

• argument

• claim

• reason

A successful argument uses _______ to support their claim.

• opinions

• audiences

• sentences

• evidence

Credible evidence means that it

• comes from a reliable, unbiased source.

• persuades people

• comes from important people

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

Parents should limit screen time for their children. 

• Good Claim
• Bad Claim

What should NOT part be in your claim statement

• The topic

• Your stance

• Your reasons

• "I think" or "I believe"

What is a stance?

• A dance move

• What you are trying to persuade your readers to do

• What the paper is about