What does it mean to "trace" an argument?

to follow the reasoning of the argument

to take a pencil and physically ouline the text

to decide whether it is convincing or not

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

to decide whether it makes sense and is convincing

Which of the following is NOT a common reason for making a claim?

to prove that you are right and someone else is wrong

to respond to a statement you agree or disagree with

to convince someone of your position

to challenge a commonly-held view

In an introductory paragraph, where is the claim usually located?

at or towards the end of the paragraph

you don't put the claim in the introductory paragraph

Argument

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English

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6th - 8th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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CCSS

RI.8.8, RI.6.8, W.4.1B

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

claim

evidence

counterargument

argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

the reasons and evidence given to support a claim

support

counterargument

evidence

claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.SL.4.3

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

argument

evidence

reasons

counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

argument

counterargument

evidence

claim

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.2B

CCSS.W.4.9A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

support

claim

evidence

counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

the writer's position on an issue or problem

claim

evidence

counterargument

reasons

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CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

devices that can convince you to adopt a position or take an action

counterargument

persuasive techniques

evidence

claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

the reasons and evidence given to support a claim

declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

an argument made to answer likely objections (being one step ahead..."I know you're going to say this_ _ _, BUT_ _ _"

the writer's position on an issue or problem

devices that can convince you to adopt a position or take an action

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