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WorksheetsDelineating an Argument
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
How would you best delineate a speaker's argument?
Casually listen to the speaker and then just realize they probably know what they are talking about.
Listen carefully to the speaker to figure out what they think about the topic--what their claim is. Then listen again for reasons that go with the claim and evidence that supports the reasons.
Listen to the speaker while you do your math homework. That way you can do two things at once. And if the speaker has anything important to say, it will probably stand out.
Listen to the speaker and figure out if you agree with them. If you don't agree with them, send them a letter to tell them everything that they are wrong about.
What is a claim?
A human right
Proof that something is a fact
A statement the speaker is trying to prove is true
A lottery ticket
What is the best example of a good claim?
I think school is dumb.
My mom said I am the best singer she has ever heard.
Cats are animals
Schools should not charge students for returning books late to the library.
What is the best example of a claim.
School classes are too long.
I love to go fishing.
Grass is green.
You are my best friend.
What is true about a claim.
It should be direct and specific.
It should be arguable.
It is a statement that someone is trying to prove is true.
All of the above
What is a counterclaim?
Lost and Found items on the counter
A new form of travel
A statement that disagrees with the claim
Proof that someone is correct.
What is the best clue that you are about to hear a counterclaim?
I believe that...
Teachers might say that..
But she got more than I did
I'm about to tell you what's up.
You have all probably heard parents say that kids should not be paid to do chores, but many studies have shown that kids need to be rewarded or they won't do chores at all.
This is an example of what?
Claim and Evidence
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
Reason and Evidence
Evidence and Conclusion
True or False?
The claim will ALWAYS be at the beginning of a speech.
False
True
True or False?
Sometimes a speaker will start out with a question and then state their position (claim) sometime later in the speech.
False
True
True or False?
Sometimes you will hear reasons and evidence before the speaker actually states their stance (claim.)
False
True
True or False?
Evidence helps to support reasons.
True
False
Which is the BEST evidence that kids should be paid to do chores?
Kids should not have to do chores at all.
Kids should get an allowance, whether or not they do chores.
Studies have shown that kids are more likely to do chores if they feel appreciated and rewarded.
Kids will like their parents more if their parents give them money.
Which piece of evidence does NOT support the idea that kids should be paid for chores.
Studies have shown that most parents think children should do chores because their parents provide them with food, shelter and clothing.
Studies show that kids who receive money for chores complain less about doing them.
Experts say that kids do chores more quickly if they are rewarded.
Experts agree that kids need to be rewarded or they will feel unappreciated.
