Argument Writing Review

Which of the following sentences is a claim?

Select one:

• Humans are taller today than they were two centuries ago.

• Fredrick Douglass was born in Talbot County, MD.

• An adult leopard has approximately 800 to 1,200 spots.

• Generic brand foods taste just as good as name-brand foods.

Student C made the claim, “Novels and textbooks should be completely replaced by iPads and online resources.”

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate counterclaim the student might make?

Select one:

• Textbooks and novels are crucial to classroom learning.

• Many studies have shown that excessive reading on a computer screen can damage eyesight.

• Some students would rather play video games than read a novel, although this is not the norm.

• However, some students do not need to use textbooks for studying.

A counterclaim is a statement that _______ another claim.

• opposes

• clarifies

• supports

• emphasizes

Which of the following is a counterclaim to the statement below? School uniforms promote a sense of unity and equality in the school community.

• School uniforms prevent students from expressing their individual styles and personalities.

• School uniforms have been found to have little effect on students’ academic achievements.

• It is unfair to require girls to wear skirts rather than pants as part of their school uniform.

• The majority of private high school students wish they did not have to wear school uniforms.

A claim is...

• A statement that is a fact

• A statement of opinion that is asserted to be true, although it is not proven to be

• A statement that is asserted to be true but is actually false

• A quote that someone says

Which statement offers the strongest support for the statement below?

Plastic grocery bags are better for the environment than paper grocery bags.

• Plastic grocery bags take significantly longer to decompose than paper grocery bags, but they will eventually decompose.

• Plastic grocery bags require less energy to manufacture and are more likely to be reused or recycled than paper grocery bags.

• Reusable cloth bags are best for the environment, but plastic grocery bags are the next best option.

• Paper grocery bags are often assumed to be more environmentally friendly than plastic bags, but they still harm the environment.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which of the following statements best supports this claim?

For the safety of people on the road, young drivers should be required to have no more than one passenger aged 18 or under in the car.

• The age for driver's licenses should be raised to 18.

• Other young passengers prefer a more experienced driver and do not want to ride with a young driver.

• Other motorists report that they feel safe driving on the road with young drivers who carry several young passengers in their car.

• Young drivers are often distracted by talking or joking with other young passengers, which leads to collisions with other vehicles.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is evidence and why is it important?

• Evidence is what the other side of the argument believes.

• Evidence is your "I believe" statement

• Evidence is your research, and it show that other trusted sources back up what you believe.

• Evidence is the first sentence in the introduction paragraph.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which type of appeal involves the writer using personal experience and/or credibility to gain the trust of his or her audience?

• Ethos

• Pathos

• Deductive Reasoning

• Logos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Which type of appeal involves the use of facts and statistics ?

• Ethos

• Logos

• Deductive Reasoning

• Pathos

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5