Exploring the Foundations of Argument

What is a claim in the context of an argument?

• A question that is being asked

• A statement that expresses a belief or opinion

• A piece of evidence to support an opinion

• A summary of a story or article

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence?

• data

• facts

• quote

• Expert opinion

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

How can you support a claim in an argument?

• By repeating the claim several times

• By providing relevant evidence

• By stating that everyone believes it

• By using persuasive language

Why is reasoning important when making a claim?

• It shows how the evidence connects to the claim

• It makes the claim sound more interesting

• It increases the word count of your argument

• It replaces the need for evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Which of the following is an example of strong evidence?

• A widely believed rumor

• A fact from a reliable source

• An assumption

• A personal preference

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does evaluating the strength of reasoning involve?

• Counting how many claims are made

• Checking if the reasoning is popular

• Assessing how well the reasoning supports the claim

• Determining if the reasoning is complex

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which of the following is a weak piece of evidence?

• A quote from a subject matter expert

• A statistic from a recent, credible study

• An observation that anyone could make

• A detailed case study relevant to the claim

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What should you do if your evidence contradicts your claim?

• Ignore the evidence

• Change the claim to align with the evidence

• Use persuasive language to make the evidence seem less important

• Only present evidence that supports your claim

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Which of the following is an example of reasoning in an argument?

• "Many people think this is true."

• "This is true because I say so."

• "Given the evidence, it is logical to conclude that..."

• "This is true because it cannot be proven false."

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

• To make the argument longer

• To provide a basis for the claim

• To make the argument more entertaining

• To repeat what the claim already states

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1