Argumentative Unit

Which element of argumentative writing; Supports thesis statements, is concise, is clear, should NOT be a specific example, (May be a supported inference)

• Reason

• Example

• Thesis

• none

A persons beliefs or feelings

How many reasons should you have to support your thesis?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 6

Which choice supports opinions?

• Thesis

• Reasons

• Example

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Answer explanation

examples also support opinions but notes say examples are for reasons and reasons are for a thesis

What is the following an example of?

”Students should feel comfortable when learning at school.”

• transitional signal

• supported inference

• propaganda

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Which element of argumentative writing should; Be concise, Be positive, Be a complete sentence (clear), Avoid some phrases (I feel.. I believe), Avoid being too specific?

• Reasons

• Thesis

• Examples

Which element of an argumentative piece should; Supports reasons/ arguments, be clear, Use 4 w’s, be specific, be elaborated upon (Have at least two of these for each reason)

• thesis

• command word

• example

• Reasons

Opinions use judgement words

• True

• False

Supported inferences cannot be used as reason statements to support thesis statements.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Supported inferences can be used as reason statements to support thesis statements.

Propaganda and bias promote strong feelings, are not completely true, do not allow for exceptions (black and white thinking)

• True

• False