G6 Main Argumentative Text: City vs. Countryside

What is the main claim in the text?

• Cities are quieter than the countryside.

• Living in a city is better than living in the countryside.

• Countryside living is healthier.

• Cities are worse than the countryside.

What is one reason the author gives for living in a city?

• Cities have cleaner air.

• Cities are peaceful and quiet.

• Cities provide more jobs and education.

• Cities have fewer people.

What does the text say cities are doing to improve air quality?

• Creating green spaces and planting more trees.

• Encouraging people to move to the countryside.

• Building more factories.

• Reducing the number of buses.

Where would you prefer to live?

• In the city

• In the countryside

What is the claim in an argumentative text?

• A story about the topic

• The writer's opinion or position

• A question about the topic

• A fact about the topic

Which of these is an example of evidence?

• Living in cities is better than living in small towns.

• 80% of people in the world live in cities.

• I think cities are exciting.

Match the following

• Claim

• "In cities, there are more companies, hospitals, and schools compared to small towns."

• Rebuttal

• "Some people argue that cities are too crowded and noisy."

• Reason

• "While cities can be crowded, public transportation and urban planning make it easier to manage daily life."

• Evidence

• "Living in cities provides better job opportunities and access to services."

• Counterclaim

• "Studies show that 75% of new jobs are created in urban areas."