Elements of Argument

Elements of Argument

7th - 9th Grade

15 Qs

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Elements of Argument

Elements of Argument

Assessment

Quiz

English

7th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Medium

CCSS
RI.7.8, RI.8.8, RI.6.8

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "claim"?

data, observations, or other information
a statement or position worthy of proof
shows that the writer/speaker has carefully considered all sides of the question

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is "evidence"?

a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
data, observations, or other information that will support a claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is the "warrant"?

explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
facts, statistics, expert opinion, and anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a "counterclaim"?

a statement or position worthy of proof
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim
data, observations, or other information that will support a claim

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a "rebuttal"?

when a speaker or writer uses argument and presents reasoning or evidence intended to undermine or weaken the claim of an opponent
explanation of why or how the data supports the claim, the underlying assumption that connects your data to your claim
a claim that disagrees with or negates the claim

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Disproves the opposing viewpoint and explains why the writer's position is better. 

claim
counterclaim
reasons
evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Support reasons and include examples, anecdotes, statistics, and facts. 

claim
counterclaim
reasons
evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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