Argument Writing and Rhetoric Concepts

The video tutorial covers the basic components of argument writing, including claim, reason, evidence, counterclaim, and rebuttal, using terminology from the Common Core State Standards. It introduces advanced terms from the Toulmin model and rhetoric, and provides examples for elementary and middle school students to illustrate how these components are applied in argument writing.

What is the primary focus of the basic components of argument writing?

• To persuade using emotional appeal

• To establish a logical structure

• To entertain the reader

• To confuse the opponent

Which term is NOT part of the basic components of argument writing?

• Reason

• Claim

• Warrant

• Evidence

What model is associated with more complex argument writing terms?

• Aristotelian Model

• Socratic Model

• Toulmin Model

• Rogerian Model

Which of the following is NOT a term used in the Toulmin model?

• Qualifier

• Backing

• Warrant

• Claim

What are the three forms of rhetoric mentioned?

• Logos, Pathos, Eros

• Logos, Posos, Ethos

• Logos, Pathos, Ethos

• Logos, Posos, Eros

Which form of rhetoric is associated with emotional appeal?

• Logos

• Pathos

• Ethos

• Posos

What question helps students identify their claim?

• Why do I think it?

• What do I think?

• How do I know it?

• What is the other side?

What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argument?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the reason

• To introduce a new claim

• To refute the counterclaim

At what grade level do students start considering counterclaims?

• Seventh grade

• Sixth grade

• Eighth grade

• Fifth grade

What is the role of a rebuttal in an argument?

• To introduce a new claim

• To support the reason

• To provide evidence

• To refute the counterclaim