Argument Review

What is a claim?

• Literal information in a text

• A statement without evidence

• A statement with evidence

• Figurative information in a text

What is an inference?

• Literal information in a text

• A statement without evidence

• A statement based on evidence and reason

• Figurative information in a text

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is an argument for the following picture? Chose the best answer

• Computers are amazing

• We should pay attention to our parents

• School work is important

• Technology has replaced reality

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Which counter-argument is appropriate for the following claim: Everyone should ride a bike to work instead of cars

• Riding your bike is good for the environment

• Driving a car to work is the worst thing a person can do for the environment

• Everyone should drive their car to work instead of a bike

• Riding a bike is a practical way to decrease your carbon footprint

A good argument includes: Chose all that apply

• An arguable claim

• Evidence

• Only your opinion

• The word I

When an author admits that the other side has a point it is called a/an

• Rebuttal

• Claim

• Concession

• Counter-argument

The argument against the counter claim is called:

• claim

• inference

• counter argument

• evidence

Is this a claim or an inference?

Driving your car can increase your carbon footprint by 50%

• Claim

• Inference

Arguments include a claim and ______________

• Evidence

• Gossip

• Commentary

• Feelings

What should be included after a quote?

• Another quote

• Explanation

• Citation

• Topic sentence