Arguement (Basics)

Valarie needed to use ______________________ within her essay so that his argument is supported through facts, details, and quotations from credible sources.

• claim

• evidence

• bias

• counterclaim

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

a clearly stated belief. It is a direct, specific, and arguable statement that a speaker attempts to prove

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

• clause

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, anecdotes, used to support someone's claim

• evidence

• source

• reasoning

• conclusion

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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

What is a claim?

• states what you are arguing for and about

• a debate

• something you file with insurance company

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Which of the following can be used to support the claim?

• reasons

• examples

• evidence

• all of the above

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Can personal opinions be used in an argument?

• yes

• no

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Which of the following cannot be included in an argument?

• thoughts

• quotes

• proof

• data

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

You should brush your teeth at least twice a day. You should floss your teeth at least once a day. You should limit sugar intake. You should chew sugar free gum.

What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

• cavities are bad

• you should take care of your teeth

• going to the dentist is a waste of time

• you should never eat candy

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Reading is good for your brain. It improves both your reading and writing. It expands your vocabulary. Reading is also a great way to escape real life and use your imagination.

What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

• reading has a lot of benefits

• reading is better than watching YouTube

• science fiction is the best genre (theme)

• reading will help you get better grades

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

You should choose your friends carefully. If someone makes you feel bad more often than they make you feel good, you should not be friends with them. If someone isn't there to help you, cheer you up, or listen to you, you should not be friends with them.

What is the author ARGUING FOR here?

• finding friends who agree with you

• staying friends with people you have known the longest

• only being friends with "popular" people

• picking friends thoughtfully

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8