Argumentative Text

All are examples of author's purpose, EXCEPT:

• Persuade

• Entertain

• Accuse

• Analyze

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

A statement or opinion that the author is trying to prove is true.

• Evidence

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.W.5.1C

The main points made in your essay to justify your claim

• summary

• theme

• argument

• reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which is an example of a counter claim?

• While some farmers claim that organic produce is worse for soil, this is actually untrue.

• Organic produce is better for the planet and for the economy.

• Strawberries, almonds, and oats all come in organic varieties.

• You should buy organic produce because it supports local businesses.

What is a stereotype?

• A good feeling you have about someone

• A type of music player

• A unfair and unsupported belief about a group of people

• The name of my pet turtle

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.6

A text that uses facts and evidence to support a claim it is making is

• Argumentative

• Descriptive

• Informational

• Narrative

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.1B

The statement an author makes about a topic is called a(n):

• Analysis

• Program

• Claim

• Proposition

What is a "Counterclaim"?

• A place in the kitchen where you keep your plates.

• A summary

• A river in Nevada.

• The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim

Proof that the author uses to back up a claim.

• Opinion

• Lies

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

a piece of writing that focuses more on opinions than facts

• poem

• biased

• fact

• non-fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6