Understanding Arguments and Claims

Thinking about arguments & claims, what must a claim be?

• A subjective opinion

• A statement that can be argued

• A fictional story

• An unimportant detail

What supports arguments and claims besides opinions?

• Guesses

• Evidence, facts, and data

• Rumors

• Imaginary scenarios

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What should you constantly evaluate (arguments/claims)?

• The author's grammar

• The author's purpose and position

• The author's handwriting

• The author's choice of words

What is relevant evidence used for?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the author's claim

• To entertain the audience

• To distract from the main point

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Why is a counterclaim mentioned?

• To confuse the reader

• To disprove it with stronger evidence

• To entertain the audience

• To summarize the main point

Which of the following is NOT a signal word for a rebuttal?

• In contrast

• Even so

• Although

• Furthermore

What is the purpose of providing reasons in a rebuttal?

• To confuse the reader

• To show why the counterclaim is not as strong as the claim

• To entertain the reader

• To introduce a new topic

Which technique involves using tone, diction, and register?

• Appeals to emotions

• Word choice

• Vivid descriptive language

• Highlighting the main point

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is the ultimate goal of analyzing an author's argument?

• To agree with the author

• To determine if the author was successful

• To highlight the main point

• To underline the evidence

The opposing viewpoint of the author's claim

• relevant evidence

• counterclaim

• argument

• rebuttal