Argument Examples

Which of the following can be used to support the claim?

• reasons

• examples

• evidence

• all of the above

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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

• evidence

• source

• reasoning

• conclusion

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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 statements that goes against one's own claim

• evidence

• bias

• counterclaim

• supporting detail

Which of the following is the best example of an argument?

• How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts

• If you are not playing Fortnite, you should be, because it is the greatest game on the market today. 

• Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?

• I love nachos!!!!!

What should you address by thinking of what people will say contrary to your reasons?

• Support

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Defense

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• argument

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

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

• support

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

Which of the following is NOT  a common reason for making a claim?

• to respond to a statement you agree or disagree with

• to convince someone of your position

• to prove that you are right and someone else is wrong

• to challenge a commonly-held view

The use of reasons and evidence to support a claim is called -

• claim

• reason

• argument

• evidence

• defense

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.1