something that can be proven true

What is a thesis statement?

A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

A general idea of what the essay is about

A suggestion that you should read the essay

What is the difference between argumentative writing and persuasive writing?

Argumentative Writing gives both sides of the argument.

What is the purpose of the counterclaim?

identify the opposing view of your claim

show the reader what the paper is really about

Move from one paragraph to another

What should you always assume about your audience when writing an argumentative essay?

they know nothing about the topic

they know everything about the topic

they can't put two and two together to make four

they know more than they are letting on

Information that supports your claim.

Information that ties your claim to your warrant.

Information that disproves your claim.

Information that supports your warrant.

Where is the claim of an argument usually found?

The first sentence of the second body paragraph

What is argument writing?

writing that expresses a position on a problem and supports with reasons and evidence

the writer's position on an issue or problem

the evidence that supports a claim

the trustworthiness of a source

the writer's position on an issue

The evidence that supports the writer's position

the trustworthiness of a source

the facts used to support a claim

the writer's position on a topic

Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?

Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because children can become desensitized to death.

Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.

Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.

Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.

Which CLAIM is the strongest for the following thesis statements?

Girls should not be allowed to play football because their bodies aren't made for the impact of hard collisions.

Girls should not be allowed to play football because its not a smart move.

Girls should not be allowed to play football because boys don't want to play with girls.

Girls should not be allowed to play football in any way, shape, or form.

Which CLAIM is the strongest?

Electric cars are a much better option than gas powered because it will help to eliminate pollution in the air.

Electric cars are a much better option than gasoline powered cars.

Electric cars can be a much better option but sometimes gasoline powered cars are good too.

Which CLAIM is the strongest?

Artificial turf is a better playing surface due to the fact that it drains water much faster.

Artificial turf has its good and bad points.

Artificial turf is a better playing surface by far.

Writing Argumentative

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Every argument begins with one of these.

claim

reason

evidence

explanation

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CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

To support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.

reason

counterclaim

statistic

counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Experts" are an authoritative source of information that can be used as what in an argument?

evidence

claim

reason

explanation

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Facts, quotations, statistics, and case studies are all types of:

Reasons

Evidence

Appeals

Opinions

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:

teach you how to make or do something

influence you to do or believe something

inform you about historic or current events

tell a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In persuasive writing, the writer may include information about an opinion that he or she is not supporting. In presenting this information, he or she has provided a:

case study

testimonial

citation

counter-argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When you evaluate evidence, you:

restate the proof offered by the author

decide if you like it or not

decide if the proof supports the author's claims

make sure that it is the author's opinions

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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Writing Argumentative

Every argument begins with one of these.

To support a claim, you should have one or more of these, which tell why.

"Experts" are an authoritative source of information that can be used as what in an argument?

Facts, quotations, statistics, and case studies are all types of:

A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:

In persuasive writing, the writer may include information about an opinion that he or she is not supporting. In presenting this information, he or she has provided a:

When you evaluate evidence, you:

A fact is:

In argumentative writing, a writer will present a/an ______________ which is backed up with evidence.

In argumentative writing, the writer will often present information about the opposite side, or a _____________________.

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