Understanding Argumentative Writing

What is the main purpose of a claim in argumentative writing?

• To tell a story about a personal experience

• To state an opinion that can be supported with evidence

• To describe a beautiful scene

• To list random facts about a topic

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong argument?

• Using only personal opinions without evidence

• Including irrelevant information

• Supporting claims with clear reasons and evidence

• Writing in an informal, casual style

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What should be included in the introduction of an argumentative essay?

• A list of random facts

• The conclusion of the argument

• Personal stories unrelated to the topic

• A clear claim about the topic

Which source would be most credible for supporting an argument?

• A peer-reviewed scientific article

• A random social media post

• An anonymous blog

• A friend's opinion

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the purpose of evidence in argumentative writing?

• To make the essay longer

• To support the reasons that back up the claim

• To confuse the reader

• To add decorative language

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What should a concluding statement in an argument do?

• Introduce new claims

• Tell a personal story

• Repeat word for word what was already stated

• Follow from and reinforce the argument presented

What is meant by 'formal style' in argumentative writing?

• Using slang and emoji

• Writing in professional, academic language

• Including text message abbreviations

• Writing like you talk to friends

How should reasons be organized in an argumentative essay?

• Randomly throughout the essay

• Only at the end

• Only in the introduction

• Clearly and logically to support the claim

What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

• They should be unrelated to each other

• Evidence proves or supports the claim

• Claims should contradict the evidence

• They should be in different paragraphs

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Which is NOT a characteristic of relevant evidence?

• It comes from reliable sources

• It directly relates to the claim

• It includes personal opinions only

• It supports the reason given

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1