Argument

explains why a claim is valid

• counterclaim

• reasoning

• evidence

• conclusion

facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, anecdotes, used to support someone's claim

• evidence

• source

• reasoning

• conclusion

a statements that goes against one's own claim

• evidence

• bias

• counterclaim

• supporting detail

Which of the following is a claim?

• Robert Frost, an American poet, had his work originally published in England before it was

  published in America.

• Robert Frost is the poet who wrote “The Road Not Taken.”

• The poetic works of Poe are superior to the works of Frost.

• Edgar Allen Poe wrote Annabelle Lee, The Tell Tale Heart, and The Raven.

make someone agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

• target audience

• counterclaim

• bias

• convince

Which of the following would be a claim?

• Zoos are good for both animals and people.

• For example, some zoos have created specialized “floors” made of sand and clay that are soft like the jungle to protect elephants’ feet.

• Zoos do not just protect animals, they actually increase their population by breeding them.

• So if someone finds a sick grizzly bear, for example, they can bring it to a zoo where it will be treated.

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• argument

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 reasons and evidence given to support a claim

• support

• counterargument

• evidence

• claim

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument