WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a statistic when used as evidence in an argument?
a branch of mathematics dealing with the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of masses of numerical data
the science of collecting data
a fact or piece of data
An anecdote when used to prove a point is
a funny story
an account regarded an unreliable
a short story about a real incident or person.
Credible evidence means that it
comes from a reliable, unbiased source.
persuades people
comes from important people
When you paraphrase someone else’s ideas,
you use the exact words
you pick only the important items
you summarize what they have said in your own words
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing viewpoint
The writer's position that they are trying to prove
Facts and statistics to support ideas
Connects evidence to the claim
What is a claim?
The opposing viewpoint
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects evidence to the claim
What is evidence?
The opposing view
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position that they are trying to prove
Connects the evidence to the claim
If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...
Some students should wear school uniforms.
I don’t like school uniforms because they are ugly.
Students should not wear school uniforms.
School uniforms would be a good idea.
What is information used to back up and support your answer?
Hook
Argument
Claim
Evidence
Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
To prove your answer is correct
To use evidence from the text to support your answer
All of the above
What is an argument?
A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence
A general statement that offers support for a claim
Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons
A statement of position on an issue.
What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?
A statement of position on an issue.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons.
The reason why you disagree with the author.
Argumentative Writing requires you to investigate a ______________________ topic.
well-known
controversial
agreeable
factual
