Argumentative Writing Quiz

What is an argument?

• A fun way to talk about issues

• An argument is a type of essay

• An Argument is a discussion between two or more people in which each side tries to prove that they are right and that the other side is wrong.

• An argument is an agreement between two people when they previously disagreed on something

What is Argumentative Writing? 

• Argumentative Writing uses evidence and facts to prove whether or not a claim is true. 

• Argumentative Writing is a type of writing where you make up a story

• A debate you might have in class

• A type of writing that uses your imagination

What does Argumentative Writing include?

• Making up information as you go

• Creating a chart where you compare and contrast

• Presents one side of the issue using facts, data and research

• Presents all sides of the issues, even those that are undecided

What is a Claim?

• The writer's final sentence in their essay

• The writer's stance or position on a topic

• The writer's first sentence in their essay

• The writer's inclusion of what the other side thinks

What is Evidence?

• Facts that have nothing to do with the claim

• Facts that are not necessarily true

• Details that are included in an essay

• Facts and supporting details that support the reasons and the claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is a Counterclaim?

• A claim that disagrees with the writers claim

• A claim that agrees with the writers claim

• A claim that doesn't help the writer at all

• A conclusion

What is Evidence for the Counterclaim?

• Should not be present in the essay

• Does not need to be in the essay

• Disputes or disagrees with the counterclaim

• Agrees with the counterclaim

How does C.E.R. help me with Argumentative Writing?

• C.E.R. does not help me with Argumentative Writing

• C.E.R. gives me a perfect way to include evidence in my writing

• C.E.R. helps me write an introduction

• C.E.R. helps with the counterclaim

What is a Conclusion?

• Restates the hook that was used at the beginning of the essay

• Restates the counterclaim

• Restates the evidence that was used in the essay

• Restates the topic or thesis (writers opinion) and answers the “so what?” question