Argument Made Easy

An opinion supported with reasons and evidence.

• argument

• thesis

• credability

• evidence

Facts that support a claim.

• argument

• claim

• evidence

• formal style

a sentence that tells someone's opinion

• argument

• claim

• evidence

• reason

Which of the following is NOT part of an argument?

• claim

• reasons

• evidence

• call to action

• summary

The claim is found where in an argument?

• middle

• You don't say a claim in an argument.

• beginning and end

• middle and end

Year round school does not help students learn.

Is this a good claim?

• Yes

• No

Fact or Opinion?

Year round school does not allow kids to get summer jobs.

• Fact

• Opinion

Formal Style

• an opinion on a topic

• a sentence that tells someone's opinion on a topic

• writing that sounds smart and fancy

• facts that support a claim

True or False:

It is ok to use opinions as evidence in your argument.

• True

• False

The people you are writing for are called the _______.

• crowd

• teachers

• parents

• audience