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WorksheetsArgument Essay Structure, Dependent Independent and CER Quiz
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 24mins
The first sentence or question in an essay that is designed to grab the reader's attention
Hook
Thesis
Claim
Refute
Introductory information about the issue for the reader.
Concede
Hook
Background Information
Thesis
The primary position taken by a writer or speaker. The central idea in a work to which all parts of the work refer.
Reasoning
Counterclaim
Claim
Thesis
A sentence that expresses the main idea of the paragraph in which it occurs. The main idea in the paragraph.
Topic Sentence
Transition word
Claim
Refute
Words that link or introduce ideas. Helps connect each part of the essay together.
Refute
Transition Word
Concluding Sentence
Claim
This is the statement which brings a paragraph to a close by restating the main idea. Th final sentence in the paragraph that restates the topic sentence.
Counterclaim
Concluding Sentence
Concluding Paragraph
Refute
The final paragraph where the writer restates the argument. Restates the main points of the essay and ends with a clinching last statement.
Conclusion Sentence
Conclusion Paragraph
Hook
Thesis
Possible objections or opposing views to your claim
Counterclaim
Refute
Hook
Concede
A point that defends your position on a topic
Thesis
Evidence
Hook
Claim
Information from a text, chart, video, website that supports your claim.
Counterclaim
Claim
Evidence
Background information
Examples, explanations, and analysis that defends your argument.
Reasoning
Refute
Concede
Claim
Argue that an opponent's argument is wrong
Refute
Concede
Hook
Thesis
Agree that an opponent's argument is good ( but they're still wrong )
Topic Sentence
Reasoning
Refute
Concede
The part of the essay that introduces the topic and contains the thesis statement.
Conclusion Paragraph
Introduction Paragraph
Body Paragraph
Topic Sentence
A statement in response to a claim, often contradicting or opposing it.
Counterclaim
Concluding Sentence
Thesis
Hook
Read each statement and match with the correct C-E-R method.
Schools should give students more recess time.
Claim
Based on a study, about 96% of students worked more or fidgeted less when they were given more recess time.
Evidence
This confirms that schools should give students more recess time because they can work more and fidget less.
Reasoning
Read each statement and match with the correct C-E-R method.
Paper books are better than e-books.
Claim
According to the JCL book manager, print books are easier on the eyes.
Evidence
This shows that paper books are better than e-books because they are easy to read than e-books.
Reasoning
Read each statement and match with the correct C-E-R method.
Happiness is more important than success.
Claim
In the passage by Matthew Royce, he stated that "Happiness improves our thinking, remembering, and decision making."
Evidence
This implies that happiness is more important than success because happiness helps our thinking, remembering, and decision making.
Reasoning
Read each statement and match with the correct C-E-R method.
Plastic bottles should be completely banned.
Claim
Based on a study by USC, "every year billions of plastic bottles are landfilled, incinerated, or dumped in the ocean, where they leach pollutants into our water, air, soil, and food."
Evidence
This proves that plastic bottles should be completely banned because plastic bottles ruin our environment.
Reasoning
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets
Cats are obnoxious
The chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world
When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin which reduces anxiety
My dog's name is Wilbur
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
People should eat apples
My mom really likes apples
Apples have a lot of Vitamin C
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Look twice before crossing the street
Over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year
One time I crossed the street without looking
Wait for the "walk" sign to come on when at a crosswalk
There aren't any crosswalks in my neighborhood, because I live in the country
Find evidence that supports the claim:
Success takes dedication
You have to work hard to get what you want
Almost 15,000 people experience homelessness in Oregon
Don't drop out of school
Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Junk food is bad for you
My favorite junk food is oreos
Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%
You need to eat fruit and vegetables to have a balanced diet
The average soda drinker has 2.6 glasses a day
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: Dogs make good pets
Evidence: When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin
Oxytocin is also increased when people spend time with friends, meditate, or listen to music
Dogs are great with small children
Oxytocin reduces anxiety, so having dogs as pets makes people less stressed.
My dog is kind of annoying but I still love her
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: People should eat apples
Evidence: Apples have a lot of vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for people because it helps bones, skin, and the immune system stay strong and healthy
Apples contain 8.4 milligrams of vitamin C, or 14% of the recommended daily amount
Apples taste really good with caramel
Apples have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: Success takes dedication
Evidence: Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent persipiration."
Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb, phonograph, and the kinetograph- an early movie camera.
My grandfather was an immigrant who worked hard and became a successful small business owner
Thomas Edison was an inventor who had to work hard before he was successful, so his words come from personal experience.
You fail 100% of the things you don't try.
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: Junk food is bad for you
Evidence: Eating fast food just once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%
Americans on average eat 3 times more sugar than they're supposed to.
This is because fast food, like other junk food, is high in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol
In the US, someone dies from heart disease every 36 seconds
This means you shouldn't eat fast food.
Independent or Dependent? Unless my dad comes home.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I will have to make dinner.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? I am a good cook.
independent
dependent
Independent or Dependent? If they take me with them.
independent
dependent
