WorksheetsArgumentative Texts (Vega)
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
It’s a reason or set of reasons given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong.
Fight
Argument
Opinion
Evidence
Author's position is
the author's claim or what the author supports.
what the author does not claim to be true.
the evidence used to support that claim.
facts.
A counterclaim is-
what the author supports and believes to be true.
views or opinions that agree with the claim.
opposing view that the writing discusses.
evidence used to support the claim.
how the author supports the argument.
Claim
Counterclaim
Examples
Supporting details or evidence.
Some examples of supporting evidence include:
facts
data
opinions
Anecdotes
Expert opinions
The author's position is the same as:
claim
thesis
counterclaim
valid idea
main idea
clearly stated thesis statement, which demonstrates the writer’s belief on a certain topic.
Counterclaim
Viewpoints of audience
Position
Evidence
Support for the claim needs to be -
persuasive
informative
hilarious
descriptive
The author's purpose of an argumentative text is to-
persuade
convince
suggest
urge
contrast
describe
compare
encourage
influence
illustrate
is an acknowledgement of the argument for the other side and why it’s not the way to think about the issue.
Claim
Counterclaim
Evidence
Audience
is what some argumentative writing pieces have when the writer makes a plea for the audience to take action in some way, to make a change, or to make a difference in the argument being discussed.
Call to action
Evidence
What the author needs to do to make a change
Begging
The writer must think about the interests, knowledge, and education of their____________________. This information will shape the way the writer approaches the text.
Counterclaim
Writer
Intended Audience
Claim
Match the following
Extreme Exaggeration
Hyperbole
uses words to convey a meaning or to persuade someone to think in a certain way. Can help strengthen an argument!
Rhetorical Device
the occurrence of the same letter or sound at the beginning of adjacent or closely connected words
Alliteration
a comparison between two things, typically for the purpose of explanation or clarification.
Analogy
the fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Juxtaposition
What is the author's claim?
Kids need a snack in the morning.
Not all students have time to eat in the mornings.
Sometimes families run late to school.
It is difficult to pay attention in class.
The author's position is-
Americans are the largest consumers of oil.
The author believes that the cost of drilling is too high and will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou.
What will become of the wildlife?
There are fewer predators in the area of the refuge.
What is the definition of
Emphasize
give special importance or prominence to
contradict
deny the truth by asserting the opposite
critic
a person with an unfavorable opinion
position
the stance of the writing
concern
a worried feeling about something
Match the following
claim
the author's position on a topic
counterclaim/ counter argument
the oppossing view point/ against claim
supporting evidence
persuasive facts, expert opinions, etc.
convince
to bring belief
encourage
to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope
Match the following
to persuade the audience by using logic and reasoning
Logical Appeal
errors in people's reasoning that can affect how someone thinks or feels about something.
Logical Fallacies
to persuade the audience by appealing to their emotions
Emotional Appeal
an argument that comes back to its beginning without having proven anything
Circular Reasoning
using strong overly emotional language
Loaded Language
