Parts of an Argument

In order for your reader to not dismiss your argument, what should the tone of your argumentative paper be?

• angry and forceful

• sarcastic and rude

• polite and civil

Which of the below choices would make a better argument?

• Dogs are better than cats.

• Dogs are better than cats and evidence agrees with me.

• Dogs are better than cats because they show their love, are better to cuddle with, and are loyal.

What is a claim?

• what someone's thoughts on a topic are

• what research or statistics back up those thoughts

What is evidence?

• what someone's thoughts on a topic are

• what research or statistics back up those thoughts

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CCSS.RI.8.8

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An argument is:

• evidence supported by a claim

• a claim supported by evidence

• an undefended opinion

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The purpose of an argumentative essay is to inform your reader and not persuade them.

• True

• False

A claim is made up of

• facts

• opinions

Evidence is made up of

• facts

• opinions

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CCSS.RI.8.8

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There always has to be evidence or data to back up a claim.

• True

• False

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic