What Is an Argument

An argument is a writer’s ___________ or idea about a certain topic.

• conclusion

• opinion

• logical thinking skills

• evidence

A writer will attempt to convince you (the reader) that their position is _________.

• handed down from the King

• the only position possible

• nonsense

• right

Why are we learning about this stuff?

• Because school likes to make me learn useless material

• Because I will be writing my own argument soon

• Because its the law to teach this stuff

• Mrs. Peloza loves to make me bored.

In the video on slide #9, it is stated, " if you make a ____________, you have to back it up with evidence."

• fuss

• balloon animal

• million dollars

• claim

2. A counterclaim is one of the elements of _______.

• Position

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

• Argument

What is "Reasons" part of an argument?

• counterclaim

• claim

• proof that the claim in accurate, evidence

• argument

the opposite perspective; the other side of an argument 

• counterargument

• persuade

• evidence

• rebuttal

An argument is a writer’s ___________ or idea about a certain topic.

• conclusion

• opinion

• logical thinking skills

• evidence

A writer will attempt to convince you (the reader) that their position is _________.

• handed down from the King

• the only position possible

• nonsense

• right

Why are we learning about this stuff?

• Because school likes to make me learn useless material

• Because I will be writing my own argument soon

• Because its the law to teach this stuff

• Mrs. Peloza loves to make me bored.