WorksheetsArgumentative Text Academic Vocabulary 7/8th Grade
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 14mins
A CLAIM is...
the speaker's position on a problem or issue
reasons and evidence used to prove a point
specific facts, statistics, or examples
a statement that addresses opposing viewpoints
What are techniques that writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively?
rhetorical questions
rhetorical devices
loaded language
sweeping generalizations
In an ARGUMENT...
speakers only address readers by using the pronouns "you" or "yourself"
speakers do not tell about their positions or feelings about an issue
a speaker states a claim about a topic and supports it with reasons and evidence
What is EVIDENCE?
the speaker's opinion on a topic
the speakers feelings about a certain topic
specific facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim
facts that counterargue a claim
COUNTERARGUMENTS...
are statements that address opposing viewpoints
are techniques that writers use to enhance their arguments and communicate more effectively
are rhetorical devices that get readers' attention and connects them to the topic
consist of words with strongly positive or negative connotations intended to influence readers
RHETORICAL QUESTIONS are...
rhetorical devices
not meant to be answered
are sometimes sarcastic
all of the answers
LOADED LANGUAGE...
consists of words with strongly positive or negative connotations intended to influence readers
is a rhetorical device that gets readers' attention and connects them to the topic
are questions that do not need a reply
consists of reasons and evidence used to prove the claim
Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim that students SHOULD have sports classes in middle school?
"schools that have sports classes are more popular"
"including sports programs is too expensive"
"research shows that sports increase student interest in school"
"sports include volleyball and soccer"
The evidence below supports which claim?
'Teachers often stay late at work, plan, and grade student work at home, and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.'
Teachers respect their students.
Teachers work very hard.
Teachers are very knowlegable.
Teachers are very important.
Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?
Screens cause students to find information quickly and efficiently.
Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well.
Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years.
Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years.
If you have a BIAS about a topic, you will not likely present both sides of an argument equally. (A bias is the tendency to show a prejudice for or against something)
True
False
What is the main purpose of argumentative text?
to entertain a reader
to tell an interesting story
to persuade a reader
to give information to readers
What is the purpose of a counterargument?
to show that you are smart
to show you have considered the other side of the argument
to show that only your opinion matters
to show that you only care about your side of the argument
What is STEREOTYPING?
making a generalization such as "all pitbull dogs are dangerous"
using a stereo to type
making an educated guess
LOGICAL APPEAL (logos) is when...
people use their emotions to support a claim
people use famous people or experts to support their claim
people use research, facts, and examples to support their claim
Why would you use someone's name in your argumentative essay to support your claim?
to talk bad about them and gossip
to use them as an example and to make a point
just to add a name and make your paper more interesting
When a speaker uses persuasive techniques to get people in their feelings, they are using...
Emotional Appeal (pathos)
Logical Appeal (logos)
Association Appeal (ethos)
When people name-drop popular or famous people to persuade, they are using...
Emotional Appeal (pathos)
Association Appeal (ethos)
Logical Appeal (logos)
