Applying argument vocabulary

What is the author's claim?

• Medication helps people control their thoughts and emotions.

• Schools should teach their students mindful meditation.

• People of all ages could benefit from mindfulness training.

Which part of an argument presents supports your reasons with proof?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which part of an argument is what you think is TRUE based on what you know and your research?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Which part of an argument tells why, the importance, and makes someone care?

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

A weak argument is

• supported by facts

• appeals to the listener

• provides a counterclaim

• is very general instead of specific

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does EVIDENCE mean?

• A statement you believe to be true

• An opinion

• An argument

• Proof that supports your reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

What does the REASON do?

• Explains evidence

• Gives statistics

• A statement to be proven

• Tells why you think what you think

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is a CLAIM?

• A statement you believe to be false

• Backs up a statement with facts

• A statement that is an opinion

• Evidence that proves something is right

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

The claim is that students should have homework. Which is irrelevant to the argument?

• 4/5 teachers give homework at least three times a week

• I play softball on Thursday nights.

• Students who do homework score 20% higher on standardized tests.

• Without homework, time on games would increase 40% resulting in even more wasted intelligence.

When the author gives three reasons and specific evidence supporting each, the reasoning is considered

• a claim

• relevant

• sufficient

• persuasive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D