Trace an Argument Practice

What is an author's claim?

• an author's name

• an author's credentials

• an author's main point

• an author's evidence

What does it mean to trace an author's argument?

• Identify the author's claim and evidence

• Identify where the paragraphs start and end

• Identify and underline the author's story

• Identify and underline vocabulary words

Which of the following shows sound reasoning?

• You should eat chocolate because I like chocolate.

• You should eat chocolate because it has health benefits.

• You should eat chocolate because the sky is blue.

• You should eat chocolate because I told you so.

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Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should get rid of sports?

• Canceling sports saves money that can be used to improve learning.

• Canceling sports leaves more time for school work and homework.

• Canceling sports prevents students from getting injured.

• Canceling sports would be bad because I like sports.

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What is a counter-argument?

• when an argue is about numbers

• when an argument doesn't make sense

• when an argument brings up the opposite view

• when an argument causes someone to change views

Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

• Statistic

• Short Story

• Opinion

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Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

• Rumors

• Expert Quote

• Short Story

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Which of the following shows sound reasoning?

• If I work hard and pay attention in class, I will get a better grade.

• If I hope and wish for a better grade, I will get a better grade.

• If I play video games during class, I will get a better grade.

• If I bring Ms. C Williams a cupcake, I will get a better grade.

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Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should keep sports?

• Sports help keep students motivated.

• Sports make up 52% of TV broadcasts.

• Sports can help students with teamwork.

• Sports lead to lower drop-out rates.

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When the evidence is not connected to the argument (off topic), that evidence is __________.

• contradicting

• irrelevant

• false

• important

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