Evaluating an Argumentative Text

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• argument

the reasons and evidence given to support a claim

• support
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

• argument
• evidence
• reasons
• counterargument

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• reasons

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

• to disagree with the argument
• to respond to the argument
• to decide whether it makes sense and is convincing
• to provide a counterargument 

The _____________ states the argument the writer is trying to prove. 

• Claim
• Topic Sentence 
• Evidence 
• Conclusion

Which of the following is not a form of evidence?

• quote from an expert 
• a statistic
• government definitions 
• a counterclaim 

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

• Move on to another reason
• Transition to another paragraph
• Summarize that evidence
• Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement

What is "relevant" evidence?

• Evidence that sounds important.
• Evidence that is closely related to your thesis. 
• Evidence that mentions your topic.
• Evidence that will impress your reader.