Understanding Argumentative Writing

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

• A source-based information that supports an argument

• An opposing argument that argues against another

• A statement that refutes or negates a counterclaim

• An opinion that is stated as truth; assertion/argument

What is the purpose of reasoning in argumentative writing?

• To provide facts and details that support claims

• To argue against another claim with a counterargument

• To draw a conclusion or form a judgment on a topic

• To refute or negate a counterclaim

What does evidence consist of in argumentative writing?

• Personal opinions and beliefs without factual support

• An opinion stated as truth without any supporting details

• Source-based information, including facts and details that support claims

• A statement that argues against another claim

What is a counterclaim?

• A statement that supports an argument.

• An opposing claim that argues against another; counterargument.

• A statement that refutes or negates a counterclaim.

• A study that shows the effects of devices on student's scores.

What does a rebuttal do?

• It supports the initial claim with additional evidence.

• It introduces a new claim to strengthen an argument.

• It refutes or negates a counterclaim.

• It summarizes the argument and counterclaim.

Which sentence below is the student's CLAIM regarding the topics of cell phones in school?

(1) Schools should ban students from bringing cellphones on campus. (2) This is because cell phones are a disruption to learning, and their unregulated use can cause attention disorders. (3) According to a study conducted by Rutgers University, “having a device didn’t lower students’ scores in comprehension tests within lectures but did lower their scores in the end-of-term exam by at least 5 percent, or half a grade.” (4) Some people may argue that cell phones can enhance learning. (5) However, the view that cell phones can enhance learning don’t take into consideration how distracting they can be.

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Which sentence below is the student's REASONING regarding the topics of cell phones in school?

(1) Schools should ban students from bringing cellphones on campus. (2) This is because cell phones are a disruption to learning, and their unregulated use can cause attention disorders. (3) According to a study conducted by Rutgers University, “having a device didn’t lower students’ scores in comprehension tests within lectures but did lower their scores in the end-of-term exam by at least 5 percent, or half a grade.” (4) Some people may argue that cell phones can enhance learning. (5) However, the view that cell phones can enhance learning don’t take into consideration how distracting they can be.

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Which sentence below is the student's EVIDENCE regarding the topics of cell phones in school?

(1) Schools should ban students from bringing cellphones on campus. (2) This is because cell phones are a disruption to learning, and their unregulated use can cause attention disorders. (3) According to a study conducted by Rutgers University, “having a device didn’t lower students’ scores in comprehension tests within lectures but did lower their scores in the end-of-term exam by at least 5 percent, or half a grade.” (4) Some people may argue that cell phones can enhance learning. (5) However, the view that cell phones can enhance learning don’t take into consideration how distracting they can be.

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Which sentence below is the student's COUNTERCLAIM regarding the topics of cell phones in school?

(1) Schools should ban students from bringing cellphones on campus. (2) This is because cell phones are a disruption to learning, and their unregulated use can cause attention disorders. (3) According to a study conducted by Rutgers University, “having a device didn’t lower students’ scores in comprehension tests within lectures but did lower their scores in the end-of-term exam by at least 5 percent, or half a grade.” (4) Some people may argue that cell phones can enhance learning. (5) However, the view that cell phones can enhance learning don’t take into consideration how distracting they can be.

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Which sentence below is the student's REBUTTAL regarding the topics of cell phones in school?

(1) Schools should ban students from bringing cellphones on campus. (2) This is because cell phones are a disruption to learning, and their unregulated use can cause attention disorders. (3) According to a study conducted by Rutgers University, “having a device didn’t lower students’ scores in comprehension tests within lectures but did lower their scores in the end-of-term exam by at least 5 percent, or half a grade.” (4) Some people may argue that cell phones can enhance learning. (5) However, the view that cell phones can enhance learning don’t take into consideration how distracting they can be.

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