Argumentative Notes Review/Practice 1

An argument is _____.

• a clearly stated opinion on a topic or issue

• a set of statements used to convince people that your opinion is correct

• a disagreement between two people regarding an important topic

• a belief that is supported by reasons

A claim is _____. [CHOOSE TWO]

• what the writer is trying to prove

• statements of support for an idea

• a position taken by the writer

• facts and statistics to support an idea

Effective claims _____. [CHOOSE TWO]

• explain why the writer has a certain opinion

• state the writer's position clearly

• defeat the opposing arguments

• can be supported with facts

Choose two examples of effective claims.

• Students should be allowed to use phones in class.

• Limiting a child's screen time can be useful most of the time.

• The issue of dress codes is complicated, and people have different opinions.

• Schools should provide healthier lunch options.

Supporting reasons are _____. [CHOOSE TWO]

• the specific facts and statistics that a writer researches

• how the writer clearly states their position on an important topic

• statements of support for claims

• justifications for a point of view

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Effective supporting reasons _____. [CHOOSE TWO]

• explain why the writer is making their claim

• can be proven with facts

• clearly state the writer's opinion on a complex issue

• need to be gathered from a source, such as a website or news article

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Choose two examples of supporting reasons to support the following claim:

CLAIM: Cigarettes should be illegal because ___ and ___.

• people should have the freedom to make their own choices

• they can cause many diseases and early death

• phones can be used to look up important information

• second hand smoke is harmful to many people

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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Evidence can be _____. [CHOOSE THREE]

• examples

• opinions

• facts

• statistics

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Effective evidence _____. [CHOOSE TWO]

• explains why the writer has a certain opinion

• builds the writer's credibility

• clearly states the writer's opinion on a controversial issue

• prevents the argument from being just an opinion

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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Choose two examples of effective evidence.

• More women die from lung cancer each year than from breast cancer.

• I have a family member that smokes, and it is disgusting!

• Smoking causes about 90% of all lung cancer deaths.

• I hate cigarettes and would NEVER try them because they're terrible.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

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CCSS.RL.6.1

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