a writer's position on a problem or an issue

an opinion proven true by facts

A counterargument explains

an opposing viewpoint and explains why is it wrong

a claim and its reasons and evidence

an author's viewpoint for support

nothing; the author is always right

Claims are arguable. They can be disagreed with. Which of the following statements is a claim?

Ricky should be allowed to sit next to Ryan.

At the start of the school year Ricky and Ryan sat together.

Ricky and Ryan want to sit together.

Proof or facts which support your reasons

General information related to the claim

Ricky should sit next to Ryan because Ryan can help Ricky with staying on task and understanding his assignments. Which evidence best supports this claim and reason?

Ryan has gotten high scores on all of his assignments.

Ricky thinks math is more important than English.

Ryan wants to sit next to Ricky.

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

If you are not playing Fortnite, you should be, because it is the greatest game on the market today.

How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts

Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?

Claim: All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive. Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?

Bilingual employees are twice as likely to be hired in the workplace..

You will learn another language.

Learning another foreign language is a waste of time.

There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school.

Evidence: Elephants in zoos live half the lifespan of elephants in the wild. Which claim best matches the evidence?

Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.

Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.

Which sentence is the counterargument?

Some might say that giving out free bus passes is too expensive, but that is false.

Students and the elderly should be allowed to ride the city bus for free.

Most students and elderly people can't drive themselves places or afford a city bus pass.

Allowing them to use the buses for free would give them a safe way to get around while also reducing air pollution.

Which sentence is the evidence?

Most students and elderly people earn less than $20,000 per year, so they can't afford to pay.

Students and the elderly should be allowed to ride the city bus for free.

Allowing them to use the buses for free would give them a safe way to get around while also reducing air pollution.

Some might say that giving out free bus passes is too expensive.

However, we already have the buses and drivers, but they are mostly empty.

Elements of an Argumentative Text

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An argument consists of:

Claims, evidence, support.

Claim, reasons, evidence, and counterargument.

Claims and reasons

Claims and evidence.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A claim is...

The writer’s position on an issue.

Proof that something is true.

A main idea, supported by reasons and evidence.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A counterargument is...

A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim; the opponent’s opinion.

A claim that supports the argument

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is is purpose of an argument?

To prove that your opinion is correct.

To make a claim about an issue.

To yell at someone until they agree with you.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence is....

statistics, numbers, or sources which support the reasons

details

Reasons why your claim is true

made up by the person making the claim

This is a claim that is in opposition of or that goes against the claim made by the writer.

claim

evidence

counterargument

reasons

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jim found an article that proves the health benefits of eating donuts at least once a day. He has found...

claim

counterclaim

evidence

reasoning

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Elements of an Argumentative Text

An argument consists of:

A claim is...

A counterargument is...

What is is purpose of an argument?

Evidence is....

This is a claim that is in opposition of or that goes against the claim made by the writer.

Jim found an article that proves the health benefits of eating donuts at least once a day. He has found...

Which one is the writer's position or opinion on an issue?

This supports the reasons and includes examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts.

This disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the opponent is wrong.

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