Elements of An Argument

What is relevant evidence?

• Evidence that is appropriate or connected to the matter at hand.
• Evidence that is reliable.
• Evidence that can be proven true.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

What is irrelevant evidence?

• Evidence that connects to big ideas and is on point. 
• Evidence that is helpful.
• Evidence that is not related to the subject at hand.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.9B

What is sufficient evidence?

• Not the right amount of evidence.
• The amount of evidence that is enough — not too much, not too little, just right.
• Evidence that still needs a few more facts. 

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

What is a fact?

• A piece of evidence that cannot be proven wrong.
• A piece of evidence that is mostly true.

What is an opinion?

• A preference over something else.
• A statement that can never be proven wrong.
• A belief or attitude about something that isn't necessarily based on facts.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

What is a bias?

• A preference for one thing over another, especially an unfair one.
• A belief or attitude about something that isn't necessarily based on facts.
• A piece of evidence that cannot be proven wrong.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

An argument consists of:

• Claims, evidence, support.
• Claims, reasons, and evidence.
• Claims and reasons
• Claims and evidences.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

A counterclaim is...

• A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim; the opposition’s stance.
• A claim that supports the argument

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CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

A claim is...

• The writer’s position, or overall argument.
• A preference.
• Something that cannot be proven wrong. 

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

What restates the claim, wraps up argument?

• Conclusion
• Counterclaim
• Claim
• Summary

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CCSS.W.8.1E

CCSS.W.8.2F