Evaluating Arguments

An author's claim is

• Their reason as to why they're right

• The opposite position

• Why the opposite position is wrong

• The argument

An author's position is

• The opposite opinion

• Why the other side's opinion is wrong

• What the author thinks or believes

• Another name for argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

What is evidence?

• The author's opinion

• The opposite side's opinion

• The facts to support an author's opinion

• Why the other side is wrong

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is a counterclaim?

• Why the other side is wrong

• The other side's opinion

• The author's opinion

• Another word for argument

What is a rebuttal?

• The author's opinion

• The other side's opinion

• Another word for claim

• Why the other side is wrong

(click the image to make it bigger) The author thinks TikTok should be allowed in school. What is the author's claim or reason?

• Some schools use tiktok

• Tiktok is a powerful learning tool

• Tiktok is a creative tool

• You shouldn't use tiktok in school

(click the image to make it bigger) This author believes TikTok should be allowed in school, what is their counterclaim?

• TikTok should be in schools

• She did a poll on 75 students

• You can be yourself on TikTok

• Some of the content on Tiktok is inappropriate and comments are mean

(click the image to make it bigger) This author believes TikTok should be used in schools. What is her rebuttal?

• There are many challenges

• Tiktok feels kinder than other social media

• TikTok should be used in schools

• "You can be yourself!"

(click the image to make it bigger) This author believes that TikTok should not be in schools. What is the author's claim in this paragraph?

• China had to take anti-addiction measures

• You could spend a lot of time scrolling

• TikTok is addicting and can lead to mental health problems

• Dont use Tiktok in schools

(click the image to make it bigger) Select the author's counterclaim and rebuttal

• Tiktok is less judgey

• TikTok is a distraction

• Don't use Tiktok in schools

• Tiktok could still lead to bullying