Evaluating Argument Assessment

Evaluating Argument Assessment

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an author's claim?

Back

A statement or point the author is trying to prove.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence in the context of an argument?

Back

Pieces of text used to back up (support) a claim.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What types of information are considered evidence?

Back

Facts, details, statistics, expert opinions, and quotes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a synonym for claim?

Back

Argument or position.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or false: A counterargument agrees with what the author is trying to convince the reader.

Back

False.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a counterargument?

Back

An argument that opposes the author's claim.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is evidence important in an argument?

Back

It supports the claim and helps persuade the reader.

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