Argumentative Quiz

The opposing claim is called the

• proof

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• reason

What is the name of the Gamer scandal that aimed to prevent women from playing video games?

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the purpose of EVIDENCE in argumentative writing?

• To state the opinion you will be arguing

• To give specific examples or reasons that support why your claim is correct.

• To explain what people who disagree with you think

• To help people understand why this topic matters to them

A REBUTTAL is important because...

• It explains why people shouldn't be persuaded by the counterclaim

• It gives another reason why your argument is correct

• All of the above

True or False: Your counterclaim should give a reason that supports YOUR argument, as stated in your claim.

• True

• False

Which of these phrases is NOT a good lead-in to a counterclaim sentence?

• Some might argue...

• Others say...

• I personally believe...

• Others could argue...

Good claims are...

• Arguable, serious, lengthy

• Debatable, creatable, relatable

• Arguable, reasonable, supportable

• Supportable, questionable, adaptable

Counterclaims should state what ___ believe about your topic.

• You, the author

• Others who might argue against you

• Experts whose research you've read

• People with experience on your topic

argument or information explaining why the author believes he or she is correct

• rebuttal

• argument

• reasons

• anecdote

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

an argument against a claim or reasons why they are wrong

• reasons

• ethos

• argument

• rebuttal

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1