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

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA Being a clown isn't all fun and games. Rodeo clowns expose themselves to great danger every time they perform. When cowboys dismount or bulls buck them off, rodeo clowns jump in front of the bulls and motion wildly to get their attention. In this way rodeo clowns provide an alternate target, and in doing so protect the rider. Of course, this is a very dangerous thing to do. So you see, sometimes clowning around can be serious business.

Rodeo clowns protect cowboys by putting themselves in danger.

Sometimes clowns can mean serious bussiness.

Cowboys and Rodeo Clowns are constantly in danger.

A Rodeo bull's attention is easily caught by Rodeo clowns.

IDENTIFY THE MAIN IDEA Before you put on that skeleton costume and rove door-to-door pandering for candy, take a minute to reflect on this tradition. Halloween is believed to have come from an ancient Celtic festival dating back some 2,000 years. November 1st was the Celtic New Year and marked the end of summer to the Celts. They celebrated on its eve by wearing costumes made of animal skins and dancing around bon fires. Over the next two millennia, this primitive celebration grew to be the candy fueled costume ball that we know today.

Why the skeleton costume is the best for Halloween

What does the MAIN IDEA of a story tell the reader?

The most important idea about a topic or a story.

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer. Soccer players learn how to dribble and pass the ball. They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score. Most importantly, soccer players learn how to work together with their teammates. What is the main idea?

Soccer players learn many skills when playing soccer.

They also learn how to control the ball so they can eventually score.

Soccer players learn how to dribble.

They learn how to work together as teammates.

There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe. What is the main idea?

There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is also fun to look for shells.

Some people simply like to sunbathe.

Going to the beach to swim can be fun.

Jenny visited her grandmother in the hospital. She saw how kind and helpful the nurses were to her grandmother. Now she wants to be a nurse when she grows up. She wants to help sick people get well. What is the main idea?

Her grandmother was in the hospital.

Jenny was glad the nurses were being kind to her grandmother.

Which is a topic sentence?

Thanksgiving is a popular American holiday

Which sentence is a supporting detail.

In the cell nucleus, chromosomes are separated into two identical sets.

Mitosis is a process of cell division.

The person who is being accused of the crime

The statement beginning to prove something wrong

How the claim is right; proof, expert witness, research...

What the defense is trying to prove or defend against

The attorney's final statement to the judge or jury in a trial

Argument

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

a logical appeal supported by reasons and evidence

claim

evidence

counterargument

argument

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

the reasons and evidence given to support a claim

support

counterargument

evidence

claim

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CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.SL.4.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

declarations made to justify an action, decision, or belief

argument

evidence

reasons

counterargument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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

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

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

the writer's position on an issue or problem

claim

evidence

counterargument

reasons

Tags

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1A

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

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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Argument

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

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

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

We can not decide this important issue on a few ignorant individuals who are not educated on the details. Which word is an example of loaded language?

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We can not decide this important issue on a few ignorant individuals who are not educated on the details.
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