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WorksheetsAuthor's Argument
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
The statement that the author is trying to prove is true.
Evidence
Claim
Counterclaim
Reason
Proof from a credible source; facts, statistics, quotes, dates, and examples. Tells HOW.
Evidence
Claim
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
The reason why the counterclaim is NOT as strong as the claim.
Claim
Evidence
Rebuttal
Reason
A statement OPPOSING claim; the other side.
Counterclaim
claim
Rebuttal
Reason
Statement supporting the claim; tells WHY
Reason
Evidence
Counterclaim
Rebuttal
IDENTIFY THE CLAIM.
Grocery stores should eliminate disposable plastic bags because they are harmful to the environment. Critics claim that plastic bags only account for a small amount of waste and banning them wouldn't make that much of a difference. Plastic bags, though, are a major problem. Plastic bags never break down or disintegrate. They break into smaller pieces but they will always be in the landfill. Also, they are very hard to recycle so many people throw
them away.
Plastic bags never break down or disintegrate.
Grocery stores should eliminate disposable plastic bags.
Critics claim that plastic bags only account for a small amount of waste and wouldn't make that much of a difference.
They break into smaller pieces but they will always be in the landfill.
IDENTIFY THE CLAIM.
Students should have to pay fees in order to play high school sports because school
budgets are decreasing. Schools across the country have lost money in their budgets and have eliminated some extracurricular activities. Critics argue that students who come from lower-income families might not be able to participate because of these fees. Fees, though, will allow schools to offer students the activities they want.
Schools across the country have lost money in their budgets and have eliminated some extracurricular activities.
Fees, though, will allow schools to offer students the activities they want.
Critics argue that students who come from lower-income families might not be able to participate because of these fees.
Students should have to pay fees in order to play high school sports.
Use this evidence to find the claim.
Should twelve year old be allowed to work?
Evidence:
Children in the workplace can create safety issues.
Work would interfere with the education of children.
Too many hours of school and work could be bad for a growing adolescent.
Twelve year olds should not be allowed to work because it is harmful to their adolescence.
Twelve year olds should not be allowed to work because it is bad for adults.
Twelve year olds should be allowed to work because they could be helpful to their family.
Use this evidence to find the claim.
Should states ban junk food in schools?
Evidence:
Poor eating habits begin at an early age.
Children spend the largest amount of their day at school.
States should ban junk food in schools because it will help children learn to be good eaters.
States should ban junk food in schools because too many Americans are obese.
States should not ban junk food in schools because each community should be able to make decisions for their own schools.
True or False:
A good argument is supported by your opinion.
True
False
Your claim should be backed up with ONLY reasons.
True
False
An argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position.
True
False
An argument needs to be supported by data, facts, evidence, and reasons.
True
False
What is the first thing the readers need to identify?
Evidence
Counterclaim
Reasons
Claim
An argument is different than an ______ because it is always supported by evidence not just reasons and beliefs.
Option
Opposition
Opinion
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