Balanced Argument

What should the introduction of a balanced argument do?

• State a strong opinion

• Introduce the topic neutrally

• Provide a conclusion

• List all the evidence

What is the conclusion of a balanced argument supposed to do?

• Confuse the reader

• Present new information

• State which side is stronger

• Ignore the points made

What does the term 'evidence' refer to in an argument?

• Emotional appeals

• Personal opinions

• Irrelevant information

• Facts that support a point

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The title for a balanced argument should be in the form of a question.

• True

• False

What point of view should a balanced argument be written in?

• the first person

• the second person

• third person

What comes at the end of a balanced argument?

• a conclusion

• an introduction

• resolution

A statement that is supported by evidence

• Argument

• Thesis

• Opinion

• Counter-claim

The act or process of forming reasons, drawing conclusions, and applying them to a case in discussion...

• Argumentation

• Refutation

• Persuasion

• Pro Argument

True/False: An argument states a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence from sources.

• True

• False

What is a balanced argument?

• A) An argument that presents only one side

• B) An argument that presents both sides equally

• C) An argument that ignores evidence

• D) An argument that is biased