Understanding Arguments Quiz

What is the order of a G8 argument for Paragraph 1?

• Hook + Claim

• Reasoning (YOUR THOUGHTS) #1 + Evidence #1 to support Reasoning #1

• TRANSITION sentence + Reasoning 2 + Evidence #2 to support Reasoning #2

• COUNTERCLAIM + rebuttal (YOU OFFERING opposing idea to consider BUT are explaining why this is not correct + restating YOUR claim and CALL TO ACTION

What is the first sentence in a piece of writing used to grab reader attention?

• Hook

• Claim

• Reasons

• Evidence

What is the type of evidence that is a real world model that illustrates reasoning?

• Anecdote

• Facts

• Observations

• Examples

What are points that explain why an author is making a claim?

• Hook

• Claim

• Reasons

• Evidence

Match the following types of evidence to their definitions

• Measurable / provable information

• Anecdote

• something said about topic, exact words

• direct quotations

• number evidence including % and ratios

• Facts

• quote from CREDIBLE source on topic

• expert quote

• A story used to prove your reasoning

• statistics

What do you call evidence that is seen or observed directly by author?

(a)  

Match the following terms to their definitions

• debate/dispute over opinions on topic

• argument

• claim supported by reasons and evidence

• credible

• something trustworthy, believable

• controversy

• off topic, not important to arguement

• citation

• noting exactly where you got information

• irrelevant

What is the author's claim?

• Medication helps people control their thoughts and emotions.

• Schools should teach their students mindful meditation.

• People of all ages could benefit from mindfulness training.

What should you do after stating textual evidence?

• Transition to another idea or subclaim

• Explain how the evidence supports your claim

• Discuss why others' opinions or arguments are incorrect

• Review your main points or subclaims

Your opinion, thesis or argument is called :

• evidence

• reasoning/warrant

• claim

• subclaim