Elements of an Argument (Terms)

What is a claim?

•     The author’s attitudes, beliefs, and feelings.

•     Evidence that is logical and relevant to an argument.

•     An opposing opinion of an argument.

•      A statement of a specific position.

What is an argument?

•      A writer or speaker’s position on a topic.

•  A reasoning that disproves the counterargument, the opponents   

      claims and reasons.

•      A statement of a specific position.

• Something that can be proven.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

What's the difference between a reason and evidence?

• A reason supports the argument, while evidence proves the claims and its reason.

• Evidence are opinions that support the reasons.

• A reason supports the counterargument; evidence supports the rebuttal.

• Reasons are opinion and evidence is face.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

All of the following are opinions EXCEPT (choose the fact!)

• Batman is the best superhero.

• The Joker appears in a lot of Batman stories.

• Bane defeats Batman in the subway in the movie Dark Knight Rises.

• Robin isn't actually a very good sidekick.

Which of the following is not a fact (assuming statistics, etc. are true)?

• Dragons are in 34% of Harry Potter stories.

• Neville Longbottom earns the extra points in the first Harry Potter so that Gryffindor wins.

• J.K. Rowling has written over 7 Harry Potter books.

• Harry Potter is a text that has changed the culture of storytelling.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

How can we tell what an author's perspective or point of view is?

• Examine their profession or job.

• Think about what they stand to gain from having their argument be proved true/accepted.

• Consider the author's life experiences and what has led them to this opinion or belief.

• All of these are ways to tell an author's point of view or perspective.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

What is an author's bias?

•     A prejudgment—either for or against an idea, person or group.

• When an author "buys in" to a particular idea.

• When an author's argument is on behalf of a particular group—"by us."

• A rational examination of all sides of the argument fairly and equally.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

Which of the following would be the LEAST valid piece of evidence to prove that too technology is bad for students and their learning.

• Students can suffer eye strain after staring at a screen for more than 2 hours.

• Students report feeling 45% more distracted when using a screen or technology.

• Technology can be very expensive and hard to purchase.

• Technology can cause issues with students' abilities to speak and listen to other students.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

What is a counterargument (or counterclaim)?

• A reasoning that disproves the opposing side's claims and reasons.

• An opposing opinion of an argument.

• When the writer offers more reasons they need to to support their argument.

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

What is a rebuttal (refutation)?

• A reasoning that disproves the counterargument.

• When someone butts-in or interrupts another's argument.

• A type of argumentation where students offer more opinions than facts.

• Evidence that is logical and relevant to an argument.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B