WorksheetsAuthor's Argument Review
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
perspective
title, introduction, and conclusion
problem in the story
at the end in the resolution and/or character change
point of view or belief
What is Argumentative Text?
facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples that support a claim.
a text in which an author presents a claim and provides reasons and evidence to support the claim
an exaggeration that couldn't possibly be true
argument
arranges events by time and dates
turning point or highest point of suspense
narrator is a character in the story
includes claim, reasons, and evidence
claim
anecdotes (stories), expert opinions, or statistics (numbers) that support the claim
what the author believes
time and place of story
author's message in nonfiction
What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support a claim?
(a)
What is a FACT?
what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something
a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade
a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.
What is an OPINION?
what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something
a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade
a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.
The word ________ refers to the author's attitude about the subject he is writing about.
tone
voice
mood
The word __________ refers to the feeling a reader gets when reading a text.
Mood
Tone
Voice
Statement supporting the claim; tells WHY
Reason
Counterclaim
Evidence
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.
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.
Students should have to pay fees in order to play high school sports.
Use this evidence to find the claim.
Should twelve-year-olds 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 be allowed to work because they could be helpful to their family.
Twelve-year-olds should not be allowed to work because it is bad for adults.
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.
Which one would be a good claim for someone who agrees with this statement? Should students be forced to say the pledge?
No, we shouldn't because America is messed up these days!
yes, absolutely this is America, these kids are living in a free country, what's wrong with them?
I disagree with that
Students should be forced to say the pledge because it is a part of nationalism and not saying it is showing dishonor to their country.
Give 2 reasons for this claim that makes the most sense: Students should be required to clean up the restrooms from top to bottom when they trash it in the schools....
because the should clean up after themselves and their parents will be proud
because it teaches them responsibility and can prevent them from messing it up again
because they are nasty and need to be taught a lesson
because it will show that they care about the school and help the janitors
Give the best 2 reasons: Students under the age of 8 should not trick or treat by themselves.
because it is late
because they are too young to be out that late and something dangerous can happen
because it is ridiculous and they are too young to cross the street by themselves
because their parents should hold their hand and it is okay to go with a friend
Give your claim with two reasons for this issue:
Should students have to wear uniforms in school?
(You must write your claim correctly with 2 reasons!)
