Reading Argumentative Texts

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

What is the author's claim?

• It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.

• Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

• Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.

• Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To persuade the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To tell an interesting story

• To give information about a topic

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

• "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

• "When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

• "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

• "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

Which of the following words is a synonym for the word convince?

• Persuade

• Dissuade

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which of these transition words would you use in the counterargument paragraph?

• Also

• Similarly

• However

• In conclusion

Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

A claim should always have

• rebuttal

• counterclaim

• evidence and reasoning

• vocabulary words

The Claim is

• an idea
• the writer's position on a problem or issue
• something that can be proved to be true
• something that is not true

What is an Argument?

• A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence
• Facts supported by reasons and evidence
• A claim made by the author
• Someone's opinion about a topic

What are pieces of information that are true and can be proven?

• Fact
• Opinion