Argument Writing

What is the main argument that the author is making?

• Thesis

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

What is a sentence constructed to let the reader know your claim and the reasons behind the claim called?

• Thesis

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

Who are the intended audience for the text?

• Those stated in the reading

• I have no idea

• cats

• General public

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

What is factual information used to support the reasons behind a claim called?

• Thesis

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.9

What are arguments that oppose or contradict the author's claims called?

• Thesis

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

What is it called when someone argues with feelings instead of facts?

• Emotional Fallacy

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

What are directly taken words, sentences, or phrases from sources used to support reasoning called?

• Thesis

• Claim

• Quote

• Counterclaim

What are articles, videos, podcasts, news, texts that can be used for information to support your claim called?

• Thesis

• Claim

• Quote

• Sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.W.11-12.8

What is the purpose of the anecdotal example in the passage?

• To illustrate the importance of sleep for children

• To argue against the necessity of homework

• To provide evidence of the negative effects of homework

• To highlight the challenges faced by students

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

What does the passage argue about homework?

• Homework is necessary and helpful

• Homework is unnecessary and harmful

• Homework is optional and beneficial

• Homework is mandatory and time-consuming

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CCSS.RI.11-12.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.6