23-24 Argument Quiz

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First Name?

Some school district officials in the area have been discussing the possibility of moving to a four day work week for teachers and students. Should our local school district officials decide to change to a four day work week for teachers and students? Directions: Using ethos, pathos and logos, in ONE extended paragraph using complete sentences (subject, verb + makes sense), provide an argument that includes: a claim(thesis), TWO reasons that support the claim, the counterclaim, one reason for the countercaim along with a rebuttal to that reason and a concluding statement.

The tendency in favor of or against a thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair

• Bias
• Evidence
• Claim

A claim is supported by _____________.

• Evidence
• Bias
• Opinions
• Nonsense

Select the best option for an arguable thesis/claim.

• Some say that middle schoolers should not be allowed to date; however, they should be because they deserve a chance to express their love for others, to determine what their real interests are, and to make mistakes in relationships before the consequences are more detrimental.
• I believe that recess should continue through high school.
• Sports are the best things ever.
• Homework benefits student learning.

Every text has a bias.

• True
• False

An advertisement shows a mother and son smiling as they eat a Dominos pizza dinner

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

An advertisement that shows that a microscope works 60% better than the previous model.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos

A nurse speaks in a meeting with adolescents about the dangers of vaping.

• Logos
• Pathos
• Ethos