Argumentative Text Flashcard!

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What is the author's claim about going out in the sun without protection?

Back

Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

Front

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

Back

To persuade the reader

Front

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school? Options: "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school.", "When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment.", "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school", "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

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Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school

Front

Convince

Back

Persuade

Front

Which transition word is used in a counterargument paragraph? Options: Also, Similarly, However, In conclusion

Back

However

Front

Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."
• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."
• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."
• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

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"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."

Front

Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?

Back

"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."

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A claim should always have: rebuttal, counterclaim, evidence and reasoning, vocabulary words

Back

evidence and reasoning

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Claim

Back

the writer's position on a problem or issue

Front

Which is the best evidence to support a claim? Options: My teacher, The National Student Association, the local news paper, My mom

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The National Student Association