Argument 7th grade (7.8 E)

Imagine a lively debate happening between James, Avery, and Aria. If Harper suddenly jumps in, which of his actions would NOT be considered a valid example of reasoning?

• Presenting a magic trick as evidence

• Backing up the main claim with facts

• Explaining how the evidence supports the claim

• Providing counterarguments to the other's points

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Picture this! Isla, Grace, and Aria are in the middle of a lively debate. Can you guess the primary objective of their argumentative writing analysis?

• Is it to put their grammar skills to the test?

• Or, is it to flex their creative writing muscles?

• Maybe, it's to scrutinize their argument construction abilities?

• Could it be to gauge their reading comprehension skills?

• Or, is it about deciding outcomes?

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Picture this! Evelyn, Ava, and Arjun are in a heated discussion about recycling. What could be a statement that Arjun passionately puts forward?

• Recycling is a waste of time

• Recycling is good for the environment

• Recycling should be mandatory in all households

• Recycling dries up rivers and oceans.

• Recycling is a fun family activity.

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Imagine a lively debate happening between Scarlett, Mia, and Jackson. Can you guess the main purpose of their animated discussion?

• To see who can raise their voice the highest

• To share their logical thoughts and ideas

• To recap what they've learned in class

• To find common ground on every topic

• To baffle each other with intricate vocabulary

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Grace, Mia, and Priya are in the middle of a lively discussion. Grace insists that addressing counterclaims in an argument only serves to lengthen it. Priya thinks it's a way to dodge acknowledging alternative perspectives. Mia, on the other hand, believes it's a strategy to confuse the reader. But, what's your take on this? What do you think is the real purpose of addressing counterclaims in an argument?

• To make the argument longer

• To strengthen the overall argument

• To avoid acknowledging alternative perspectives

• To confuse the reader

• To summarize information

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Imagine a lively debate happening between Michael, Lily, Emma, and Ethan. If Ethan were to use one of the following, it wouldn't be considered as evidence. Can you guess what it is?

• Personal opinions

• Expert opinions

• Examples

• Factual information

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Imagine a lively discussion between Abigail, Noah, and Aria. In your opinion, what is the purpose of the intriguing evidence that Abigail is presenting in her argument?

• To provide a counterclaim to Noah and Aria

• To support her main claim against Noah and Aria

• To confuse Noah and Aria

• To summarize the main points to Noah and Aria

• To agree with Noah and Aria

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Imagine a lively discussion between Kai, Mia, and Arjun. They are passionately debating about the characteristics of reliable evidence. Suddenly, they hit a roadblock. Can you help them figure out which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reliable evidence?

• Factual

• Specific

• Personal

• Expert

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Imagine a lively debate happening between Abigail, Rohan, and Aria. In your opinion, what role does reasoning play in this exciting discussion?

• To throw a curveball with a counterclaim

• To sprinkle in some factual information

• To share their personal opinions

• To weave the logical connections between evidence and claim

• To spice things up with counterarguments

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Picture this! Nora, Elijah, and Sophia are in a heated debate. In your opinion, which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a compelling argument they should present?

• Specific

• Debatable

• Clear

• Agreeable

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