Understanding Argumentative Terms

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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
+4
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an argument?
when the author expresses his or her belief and uses reasons and evidence to support it
Information that gives history of the issue to help the reader better understand
A rebuttal statement from someone who believes differently than the author
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Introduction
Wraps up the essay in a satisfying way and leaves the reader thinking about the author's claim.
States a supporting reason for the thesis and provides statistical evidence.
Present the topic, provide background, and state the claim and reasons
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Background is (more than one correct answer)
Information that gives history of the issue to help the reader better understand
Explain briefly about why this topic is arguable
The initial stance of an author's viewpoint
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
An author's claim is
Addressing opposing claims or arguments
The statement used to grab your attention at the beginning of the introduction
The main point the writer is making; the position on the issue
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The body of the argument includes: (more than one correct answer)
Reasons and Evidence
Characters and Setting
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Reasons in an argument can be described as
Statistical evidence that has been discovered through research
Opinion based statements that explain why the reader should believe the claim
Information that discusses the history of the topic
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evidence is
The writer’s facts, details, and examples that support if the argument is true and valid
Opinions and reasons shared by the author
The author's claim or stance on the argument
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
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