Argument Terms

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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
the main position or statement on a topic, issue, event, or idea
Counterclaim
Support
Claim
Reason
Answer explanation
The main position or statement on a topic is called a claim. It is the central idea that the essay revolves around.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.W.8.1A
CCSS.W.8.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
the use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing
Rebuttal
Argument
Evidence
Elaboration
Answer explanation
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
reasons, evidence, and elaboration that strengthen a claim or make it convincing
Support
Argument
Claim
Rebuttal
Answer explanation
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.W.8.1A
CCSS.W.8.1B
CCSS.W.8.1C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
supporting idea for why a claim is convincing
Counterclaim
Citation
Reason
Opinion
Answer explanation
A claim is convincing because it presents reasons that support the main argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
facts, including statistics, reports, research, physical proof, quotes
Opinion
Rebuttal
Reason
Evidence
Answer explanation
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
a claim that refutes or attempts to disprove a certain claim
Reason
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
Opinion
Answer explanation
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.SL.8.3
CCSS.W.8.1A
CCSS.W.8.1C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
a response to a counterclaim explaining why it’s wrong or not convincing
Fact
Counterclaim
Claim
Rebuttal
Answer explanation
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.W.8.1A
CCSS.W.8.1B
CCSS.W.8.1C
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