Select all that apply. A strong claim:

Identifies the writer’s stance or position

Avoids words such as "I think" or "I feel"

Uses words such as "I think" or "I feel"

If an argument is convincing, it means

It has enough evidence to support their claim

Their claim or opinion becomes fact

Which of these is a step used to trace an argument?

Look for reasons and specific evidence that support the claim

Which of these is a step used to evaluate an argument?

Determine whether the evidence supports the claim in a logical way

Make sure ideas are presented in a way that makes sense and is clear

Determine whether the counterarguments are adequately addressed

If I was making an argument for keeping zoos open, what could a piece of evidence be?

Any of these would be a valuable piece of evidence

I could give the statistic of the number of people that visit the zoo each year

I could share the zookeepers' opinions on the animals' lives and well-being

I could share how much research zoos have been able to accomplish

If I was making an argument for keeping SeaWorld in business, what counterargument could I address?

Any of these would make a valid counterargument

The fact that these animals do not live as long in captivity

I could mention some facts and statements from the documentary film "Blackfish"

I could mention that these animals may not be as healthy or in as good of shape as they would be in the wild.

What is the author's position

Going outdoors is one of life's great pleasures

Outdoor adventure is more important than family

Staying outside makes life dull and boring

It is better to hike along trails than walk around the block

What claim does the author make?

Native Americans utilized almost every part of the buffalo

The buffalo nickel is one of the most valuable collector coins

The buffalo were similar to the periodic table of elements

Tribes used pieces of the buffalo for shelter, warmth, and function

Read the passage and identify the claim. Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance. What is the claim in the paragraph above?

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes.

Their texture is what makes them the best.

Their creamy filling is what makes them better than others.

The Space Race intensified the political rivalry between the United States and the USSR.

“. . . a new benchmark was set by one of the two superpowers almost every year throughout the 1950s and 1960s.”

“There were many ‘firsts’ during the Space Race. The first intercontinental ballistic missile in 1957, the first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) in 1957, the first dog in orbit (sent by Sputnik 2) in 1957, the first solar-powered satellite, the first communication satellite, etc.”

“Indian space scientists and engineers were sent to train in both [the United States and Russia].”

The Space Race was beneficial to the progress of science and technology.

“There were many ‘firsts’ during the Space Race. The first intercontinental ballistic missile in 1957, the first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) in 1957, the first dog in orbit (sent by Sputnik 2) in 1957, the first solar-powered satellite, the first communication satellite, etc.”

“. . . a new benchmark was set by one of the two superpowers almost every year throughout the 1950s and 1960s.”

“Indian space scientists and engineers were sent to train in both [the United States and Russia].”

The Space Race between the United States and the USSR inspired other nations to invest in space science.

“Indian space scientists and engineers were sent to train in both [the United States and Russia].”

“. . . a new benchmark was set by one of the two superpowers almost every year throughout the 1950s and 1960s.”

“There were many ‘firsts’ during the Space Race. The first intercontinental ballistic missile in 1957, the first artificial satellite (Sputnik 1) in 1957, the first dog in orbit (sent by Sputnik 2) in 1957, the first solar-powered satellite, the first communication satellite, etc.”

The Space Race intensified the political rivalry between the United States and the USSR.

President Kennedy gave a speech to Congress in which he referred to the rivalry between the United States and Russia as a “battle” between “freedom and tyranny.”

The Space Race “prompted competitive countries to send unmanned space probes to the Moon, Venus and Mars.”

Neil Armstrong’s statement when he stepped onto the lunar surface “‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,’ is now one of the most quoted phrases in literature.”

The Space Race was beneficial to the progress of science and technology.

Neil Armstrong’s statement when he stepped onto the lunar surface “‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,’ is now one of the most quoted phrases in literature.”

The Space Race “prompted competitive countries to send unmanned space probes to the Moon, Venus and Mars.”

President Kennedy gave a speech to Congress in which he referred to the rivalry between the United States and Russia as a “battle” between “freedom and tyranny.”

The Space Race between the United States and the USSR inspired other nations to invest in space science.

The Space Race “prompted competitive countries to send unmanned space probes to the Moon, Venus and Mars.”

President Kennedy gave a speech to Congress in which he referred to the rivalry between the United States and Russia as a “battle” between “freedom and tyranny.”

Neil Armstrong’s statement when he stepped onto the lunar surface “‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,’ is now one of the most quoted phrases in literature.”

The Space Race intensified the political rivalry between the United States and the USSR.

The United Nations established the Outer Space Treaty, which “limits the use of the Moon and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes and expressly prohibits their use for testing weapons of any kind, conducting military maneuvers, or establishing military bases, installations and fortifications.”

“NASA, the premiere space research agency, was also built in 1958 during the Space Race . . . .”

“. . . both the United States and USSR helped their allies build their space missions through the training of scientists and engineers, the transferring of technology, and by allowing other researchers to visit their space laboratories.”

The Space Race was beneficial to the progress of science and technology.

“NASA, the premiere space research agency, was also built in 1958 during the Space Race . . . .”

The United Nations established the Outer Space Treaty, which “limits the use of the Moon and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes and expressly prohibits their use for testing weapons of any kind, conducting military maneuvers, or establishing military bases, installations and fortifications.”

“. . . both the United States and USSR helped their allies build their space missions through the training of scientists and engineers, the transferring of technology, and by allowing other researchers to visit their space laboratories.”

The Space Race between the United States and the USSR inspired other nations to invest in space science.

“. . . both the United States and USSR helped their allies build their space missions through the training of scientists and engineers, the transferring of technology, and by allowing other researchers to visit their space laboratories.”

The United Nations established the Outer Space Treaty, which “limits the use of the Moon and other celestial bodies to peaceful purposes and expressly prohibits their use for testing weapons of any kind, conducting military maneuvers, or establishing military bases, installations and fortifications.”

“NASA, the premiere space research agency, was also built in 1958 during the Space Race . . . .”

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: Students should be required to wear uniforms.

Last year, at many schools that required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up and behavior incidents went down.

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

School uniforms can be ordered online.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is the best example of an argument?

How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts

If you are not playing Fortnite, you should be, because it is the greatest game on the market today.

Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?

I love nachos!!!!!

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
A growing number of researchers are learning the benefits of bamboo. It can be used instead of wood for paper. Beautiful green stalks set this plant apart from others. Bamboo is the perfect alternative to traditional wood. New laws should be created to enforce the use of bamboo instead of wood in paper products.

Yes

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Claim: All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive.

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?

You will learn another language.

Learning another foreign language is a waste of time.

There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school.

Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.

Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.

The post office serves Americans throughout the country

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CCSS.RI.5.8

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim best matches the evidence?

Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.

Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a specific opinion or idea expressed to convey an argument

Evidence

Argument

Claim

Inference

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is reasoning?

the process by which we figure out what to believe

doubt

a judgement based on known facts

significant, important

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Trace an Argument

Which of the following is the best example of an argument?

Claim: All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive.

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?

Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim best matches the evidence?

What is a specific opinion or idea expressed to convey an argument

What is reasoning?

The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support this

A point made by the opposing side in an argument

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

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Trace an Argument

Which of the following is the best example of an argument?

Claim: All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive. Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?

Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim best matches the evidence?

What is a specific opinion or idea expressed to convey an argument

What is reasoning?

The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support this

A point made by the opposing side in an argument

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

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Claim: All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive.

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?