Worksheetsargument writing review 1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 48mins
Which best defines the word, "Advocacy"
support your friend's basketball tournament
support a movie showing
support a sporting event
Support for a particular cause
Which best defines the word, "counterclaim"
A claim that attacks other people's arguments
a claim that is the opposite of your claim. The other side of the argument
a claim that is the same as your claim just with different words
A claim that is bad
Which best defines the word, "Debate"
a group of people who discuss different topics
an argument between two people
a discussion between two people or groups who disagree on an important subject
a group project where people discuss different topics
Which best defines the word, "Reasoning"
explanations to prove your claim is true
summarize your point
explain to a friend
explanation to prove your claim is false
Which best describes the word, "Rebuttal"
When you make the other person realize they are wrong
When you convince the other person that you are correct
an argument to prove a counterclaim is weak. Argue against the other side of the argument
An argument that proves why the other side is correct
Which best describes the word, "unsubstantiated"
does not make sense
not understandable
does not exist
not supported or proven by evidence
How many sentences should your reasoning be in argumentative paragraph?
1
2
3
4
Your claim should be
clear, specific, arguable, supported with evidence
your opinion
a view that you have
supported with evidence
What should the first sentence of your reasoning do?
Connect back to your claim
Explain the evidence in your own words
Restate the claim
Tell the reader what you are talking about
What should the second sentence of your reasoning do?
connect back to your claim
explain your evidence
Conclude your argument
What is a rebuttal?
A response to the counterclaim that weakens the opposing view
Support for the counterclaim
Words used to make paragraphs flow smoothly
Evidence
Identify the counterclaim to this claim: Students should be able to eat snacks in class.
Chewing gum raises test scores
Studies show eating during class keeps students focused
Teachers argue food distracts students
Eating is during school hours is important
Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.
Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers
Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers
Students need to be able to express themselves
Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion
Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should be able to listen to music in class.
Some may argue that music distracts students
Some may argue that music is calming
Teachers can choose the music for the students
Why do we include counterclaims?
To anticipate the argument from the opposing side
To show what you know and strengthen your argument
To prevent bias
All of the above
Rebuttals come before the counterclaim.
True
False
Write a strong claim for the following prompt: Should school lunch be free to all students?
Write a counterclaim for the following claim: Pitbulls should be banned because they are dangerous dogs.
Write a rebuttal for the following counterclaim: (you are trying to prove this counterclaim is wrong) Kids under age 13 should not be allowed to have a cell phone because it will negatively affect their safety.
Write the reasoning (2 sentences) that go with the following claim & evidence: Schools should be closed on Easter Monday because many students will be absent due to the holiday. For example, a study showed that "65% of families travel during the Easter holiday."
