Parts of an Argument

What is a claim?

• The overall thesis you will argue for
• Evidence gathered to support the claim
• Evidence that negates the thesis or claime
• Evidence that negates the counterclaim.

Research at Massachusetts Institute of Technology suggests that pooping standing up will prevent the flu in hamsters.

• Claim
• Data
• Research
• Warrant

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a warrant?

• Evidence that negates the counterclaim
• A claim that negates the thesis or claim
• Explanation of how the data is connected to the claim
• The overall thesis you will argue for

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CCSS.W.7.1C

Research at Rutgers University shows that in ancient times hamsters ruled over the world.

• Claim
• Warrant
• Data
• Research

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Cellphones should not be allowed in school.

• Claim
• Rebuttal
• Data
• Warrant

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is a counterclaim?

• A claim that negates the data
• A claim that proves true that thesis or claim
• A claim that negates the thesis or claim
• A claim that negates the counterclaim

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is not a very important reason?

• Health
• Safety
• Money
• Counterclaim

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which one is data?

• Neil deGrasse Tyson thinks that dogs are better than cats.
• Out of a survey, 98% preferred dogs over cats.
• Donald Trump has 57 dogs but only 1 cat.
• Dogs are easier to have as a pet.

What is the other side's claim called?

• Data
• Warrant
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

Identify the part of the Argument:
Research shows that one can get all of the benefits of using a phone by using a TV.

• Claim
• Rebuttal
• Data
• Warrant

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B