Argument Writing Skills

Which of the following transition words would you use to signal a contrast or show a difference?

• However

• Furthermore

• Consequently

• As a result

Which of the following transition words would you use when presenting new information?

• Previously

• To summarize,

• In conclusion,

• In addition,

Which of the following is the best way to write the claim?

• I feel it is a good idea for schools to have a dress code policy.

• There are pros and cons to having a dress code policy at a school.

• I think schools should tell you how to dress.

• All schools should create and enforce a dress code policy for their students.

Which sentence shows the best use of precise language?

• Because of testing on animals, a lot of medicines and other useful products that can help save people's lives have been created.

• Animal testing has contributed to many life-saving cures and treatments.

• By testing on animals, we have found a lot more things that can help with fighting deadly diseases.

• Animals testing is good because the results of it have saved many lives.

Which of the following transition words is used to signal a cause and effect?

• Furthermore

• Nonetheless

• On the other hand

• As a result

Read the claim and select the piece of evidence that is not relevant.

Claim: Public college should be tuition-free for all students.

• If tuition is free, students will take on significantly fewer student loans.

• The US economy and society has benefited from tuition-free college in the past.

• The top admissions factor at every college is a student’s high school GPA.

• Students from low- and moderate-income families are unable to afford as many as 95% of American colleges.

What should you do after presenting text evidence?

• Move on to another reason
• Transition to another paragraph
• Summarize that evidence
• Explain how that evidence proves your thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.SL.8.4

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

What is credibility?

• A way to support your reasons
• A good website or article
• It means you can trust the source to be accurate and give accurate info
• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.8

Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.

• evidence

• claims

• arguments

• counterclaims

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

Which sentence is written correctly?

• According to UCS “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

• According to UCS, “New turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

• According to UCS “,new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

• According to UCS. “New turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”