Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• background

a(n) ______________ is a position on an issue that is supported with reasons/claims and evidence.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information

Any information that helps prove a claim.

• evidence

• argument

• counterclaim

• thesis

Facts, quotations, examples, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.

• counterclaims

• rebuttals

• claims

• arguments

Parents should be fined when their
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?

• Despite this, thirteen million
  kids are bullied each year and
  something needs to be done.
• The fines
  will encourage parents to
  focus on anti-bullying in the home.
• Some say it is very difficult for
  parents to manage their children
  when they leave the house and go to
  school.
• Parents should be fined when their
  children bully because it will send a
  message.

Which of the following is the best example of an argument?

• How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts

• Video gamers should play Fortnite because it increases mental agility and you can make new friends.

• Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?

• Nachos are better than pizza.

___________is the proof from credible sources used to support the writer's claims. 

• Claim
• Argument
• Counter-claim
• Evidence

__________is the opposing claim; the other side

• Counter-claim
• Rebuttal
• Conclusion
• Claim

Which one is an example of a counterargument?

• My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are.
• I need a larger allowance.