Parts of an Argument

Determine what type of evidence the below sentence is:

Jumbo jets use 4,000 gallons of fuel to take off.

• fact

• statistic

• quote

• example

Determine what type of evidence the below sentence is:

The traditional school year is 180 days.

• fact

• statistic

• quote

• example

Determine what type of evidence the below sentence is:

After living in the desert, I can say that the summers are very hot.

• fact

• statistic

• quote

• example

Determine what type of evidence the below sentence is:

The average amount Americans spend on back-to-school supplies is $634.

• fact

• statistic

• quote

• example

Determine what type of evidence the below sentence is:

"The purpose of education is to turn mirrors into windows" - SJ Harris

• fact

• statistic

• quote

• example

Which of the below choices would make a better argument?

• Dogs are better than cats.

• Dogs are better than cats and evidence agrees with me.

• Dogs are better than cats because they show their love, are better to cuddle with, and are loyal.

Evidence to prove claims can include:

• reasons

• personal experiences

• statistics

• confirmed facts

• expert research

A simple formula to remember how to write an argument is:

claim/opinion + evidence/facts = argument

• true

• false

An argument is:

• evidence supported by a claim

• a claim supported by evidence

• an undefended opinion

The purpose of an argumentative essay is to inform your reader and not persuade them.

• true

• false