Argumentative Writing Review

1. Which definition best describes Argumentative Writing?

• explaining multiple viewpoints on a specific topic

• Taking a position on a specific topic or idea and supporting your reasoning with evidence from credible sources.

• A well researched idea that uses credible information from multiple sources and a works cited page.

• A creative piece of text that tells a detailed, vivid story.

TRUE OR FALSE: An Argument Has One Position For You To Defend.

• True: Arguments are one sided and you are responsible for defending the position given.

• False: An Argument always has more than one vantage point and can have multiple opinions expressed on a given topic.

What is the claim in an argument?

• The introduction of the essay

• The opinion opposite the speaker's point of view.

• the position taken by the writer; what the writer is trying to prove or argue

• Evidence used to prove the speaker's point.

statistics, facts, quotations, and surveys are all examples of_____

• Research

• Body paragraphs

• Evidence

• Quality ideas

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CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the counterclaim in the argument?

• Opposing position, counterargument

• The reasons given to support the speaker's claim

• Research that disproves the speaker's evidence.

• The conclusion of the essay.

_____ refutes and disproves the counterclaim; addresses criticism of the claim

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

• Claim

• An Argument

Which of the following is the best claim for school dress codes?

• Yes, schools should have school-wide dress codes
• I believe schools should not have dress codes.
• Schools should have dress codes except for warm days of the year.
• Schools should have dress codes for students.

Which of the following is the best claim for increasing legal driving age?

• No, the legal driving age should not increase.
• The legal driving age should be increased to 18 so you have less accidents.
• I believe the legal driving age should remain at sixteen.
• The legal driving age should increase to the age of 18.

Which of the following is the best example of a claim?

• Joe owns a dog named Pirate.
• Drugs are harmful to your health.
• United States uses more cars than your country.
• Students should be able to bring a device to school everyday.

“The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in.
Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.
Most museums have “free days,” but these are usually only one or two days a month. If you’ve ever attended one of these, you know they are jam packed with people. It is hard to even see the exhibits when crammed into a room like sardines in a can!
The thing is, people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city. In addition, museums are supported by arts organizations and individual donors. They do not need to charge the public a hefty sum as well. They should be free for everyone, all the time.
Which of the following evidence would support the author’s claim that“ people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city”?

• A comparison showing which cities are the most expensive
• Examples of the fees people who live in cities must pay
• Testimony from someone who cannot afford museum admission
• An interview with someone who thinks museums should be free

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1