Argument Test

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

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Argument

,

(b) Persuasion

• One side presented

• Proof/Reasons

• Emotional Appeal

• Both sides presented

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

During a school debate, Harper is preparing to present an argument. What is the main purpose of Harper's argument?

• To change the other students' point of view

• To bring about an action on the other students' part

• To ask the other students to accept Harper's explanation

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

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

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

In a debate about environmental policies, how does Benjamin write his main claim?

• As evidence

• As a thesis

• As a counterclaim

• As a reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

What are reasons in an argument?

• Numerical information summarized in charts

• Proof used to support a reason

• Statements given to support a claim

• Pieces of information that have been proved to be true

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim and support an argument

• Evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

During a class debate, Emma presents a fact to support her argument. What is this fact considered in the context of the argument?

• Statements given to support a claim

• Pieces of information that have been proved to be true

• evidence/proof that is used to support a reason

• Numerical information summarized in charts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What are statistics in an argument?

• Numerical information

• Proof used to support a reason

• Statements given to support a claim

• Pieces of information that have been proved to be true

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

During a debate in class, James made a statement. Ava, in response, made a counterclaim. What does Ava's counterclaim in this scenario represent?

• Statements given by Ava to support James's claim

• When Ava considers James's opposing position

• Numerical information summarized in charts by Ava

• Proof used by Ava to support a reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.8.8