Argumentative Quiz

A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a paper or essay

• Thesis Statement

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

• Transition Word

Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea. To give an argument to support a position.

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Support

• Hook

Direct quotes and/or information taken from a source/text to back up a claim.

• Counterclaim

• Support

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim

• Counterclaim

• Thesis Statement

• Evidence

• Transition Words

A written or verbal response to a counterclaim.

• Rebuttal

• Position

• Evidence

• Title

Which evidence matches the reason "Sleep is needed to grow the right way."

• Researchers have discovered that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night grow taller than those that don't.

• According to Kids Health, scientists have proven that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night are nicer and have more friends.

• My mom only gets 4 hours of sleep a night and is really stressed out and tired all the time.

• Sleep is good for your skin and will make wrinkles in your face much smaller.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A text that takes a side on an issue or problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

• Narrative

• Explanatory

• Argumentative

The purpose of an argumentative/persuasive/opinion writing is to do what?

• To change the world

• Persuade the reader to agree with what your claims

• To convince the reader to believe or do something

• To argue with the reader

• To display that you can support your claims with facts and reasoning

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis