Review: Argument & "Everyone Should Learn Basic First Aid"

The first paragraph of an essay is called the introduction or intro.

• True

• False

Using reputable sources, like the American Heart Association, weakens a writer's argument.

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In "Everyone Should Learn Basic First Aid", the claim is "stated" and in the first paragraph.

• True

• False

The main idea of an argument is called the position.

• False

• True

Which would be a reputable source for the "Everyone Should Learn Basic First Aid" essay?

• Mrs. Baker (no medical training)

• A Wikipedia article (anyone can post to Wikipedia)

• Your math teacher (an expert in math & teaching)

• A cardiologist (heart doctor) from the American Heart Association