Argumentative 2

An author's central argument in their writing is the _____.

• claim

• evidence

• supporting details

• reasons

Another name for the claim of an argumentative text is the _____.

• thesis statement

• topic sentence

• citation

• introduction

Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?

• Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.

• Kids should only have limited use of the Internet.

• The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."

• Students should wear uniforms to school.

Which of the following statements are not evidence?

• Over 95% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year.

• Middle-School students should have daily recess time.

• When surveyed, 98% of kids under the age of 16 report playing video games at home. .

• The population of Evansville, Indiana has fallen by 15% in the past five years.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The statement, "Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world." is _____.

• a claim

• evidence

• an opinion

• a reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

That statement, "As of 2016, Coca-Cola sold its products to citizens in 90% of the countries in the world; Pepsi sold to the second highest percentage, at 75%." is _____.

• a claim

• evidence

• an opinion

• an idea

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following would an author not use to support their claim?

• reasons

• supporting details

• evidence

• a thesis statement

(True or False) Facts can be proven.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is a claim?

• Your point of view on an issue that you will support with evidence.

• When two people argue about an issue.

• Persuading people to be on your side by using emotions

• Making a valid point so the other person looks wrong

Remember not to start your claim with ___________or _________________.

• Correct grammar

• I believe or I think

• A capital letter or correct word usage

• A story or a transition phrase