Argumentative Review

An ____________ expresses a position, or makes a claim about an issue or problem, and supports that position with reasons and evidence

• claim

• evidence

• argument

Which of the following is the BEST example of an argument?

• Have you ever wondered why people built the wall of China?

• How dogs survive in the city: Five Surprising Facts

• If you are not playing Among Us, you should be because it is the greatest game on the market today.

The _______________, or the writer's position, is often stated early in the argument, such as in the introductory paragraph, or even in the title.

• claim

• facts and statistics

• direct quote

Identify which sentence contains the claim (writer's position) in the following paragraph.

(1.) There is no easy way to get from one part of town to the other with this many cars on the road. (2.) Communities need a solution, and that solution is public transportation. (3.) Public transportation is an essential part of the community because it is inexpensive, unites neighborhoods, and is better for the environment.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• Valentines Day is the best holiday of the year.

• Cupcakes taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, creamy frosting, and small size.

• Summer holidays began on May 18 and will end on August 8.

__________ is the explanation to WHY something happens.

• Direct Observation

• Conclusion

• Reason

Which evidence matches the reason "Drinking milk will keep your teeth clean and strong!"

• Running the school track is really fun, especially with Coach Marshall.

• Scientists have proven drinking milk is key to having a strong teeth and gums.

• Dr. Suess once said that eating green eggs and ham is okay.

A specific piece of information that an author gives to support a claim is called ___________. It includes the facts and data that the author uses to support his or her reasons.

• evidence

• a claim

• the hook