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ESOL 2 Week 2 Vocab REVIEW

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 3hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To give reasons to support your opinion

a)

argue

b)

claim

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

2.

A statement or assertion that something is true (your opinion)

a)

argue

b)

claim

c)

evidence

d)

reasoning

3.

An argument made to oppose another claim (the opposite of your opinion)

a)

claim

b)

evidence

c)

counterclaim

d)

thesis

4.

Facts, details, or quotes used to support a claim

a)

argue

b)

reasons

c)

evidence

d)

thesis

5.

The main argument or position in an essay

a)

reasoning

b)

thesis

c)

evidence

d)

counterclaim

6.

The process of explaining how evidence supports a claim

a)

evidence

b)

reasoning

c)

claim

d)

counterclaim

7.

Match the sentence to the correct word:

a)

Some ____ that social media is helpful, while others disagree.

1.

argue

b)

His ____ was that social media helps students stay connected.

2.

claim

c)

The ____ is that social media harms teenagers’ mental health.

3.

counterclaim

d)

Her ____ is that social media has a negative effect on teens.

4.

thesis

e)

The lawyer presented strong ____ to support her case.

5.

evidence

8-12.

Should Technology Be Used in Classrooms?

(1) Technology should be used in classrooms because it makes learning better, helps students get ready for the future, and keeps them interested in lessons. (2) Using phones and computers in class allows students to access a lot of information and helpful learning tools that can make difficult concepts easier to understand. (3) Some people believe that technology in the classroom can be distracting, making it hard for students to pay attention to their lessons. (4) For example, students might be tempted to browse the internet or play games instead of focusing on their schoolwork, which can lead to lower grades. (5) However, when teachers set clear guidelines and monitor technology use, they can help students stay on task and use devices as effective learning tools rather than distractions. (6) In conclusion, while there are concerns about distractions, the benefits of using technology in the classroom for enhanced learning and engagement far outweigh the drawbacks, making it an essential part of modern education.

8.

Which sentence is the claim?

a)

sentence 1

b)

sentence 2

c)

sentence 3

d)

sentence 4

9.

Which sentence(s) support the claim? (reasons)

a)

sentence 2

b)

sentence 3

c)

sentence 4

d)

sentence 5

10.

Which sentence is the counterclaim?

a)

sentence 2

b)

sentence 3

c)

sentence 4

d)

sentence 5

11.

Which sentence(s) support the counterclaim?

a)

sentence 3

b)

sentence 4

c)

sentence 5

d)

sentence 6

12.

Which sentence is the conclusion sentence?

a)

sentence 3

b)

sentence 4

c)

sentence 5

d)

sentence 6