Argumentative

Facts and research that support your argument

• Commentary

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Refutation

Which of the following should be included in the conclusion paragraph?

• Restate Claim

• Summarize main points

• Concluding statement

• Evidence

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

• "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

• "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

• "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

• "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

• "When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

• "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

• "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The counterclaim is placed at the beginning of the _____.

• last paragraph

• second paragraph

• first paragraph

• fourth paragraph

When writing an argumentative essay, when is it acceptable to take both sides the entire time?

• Always

• Never

• It depends on the topic.

• It depends on the day.

What is the purpose of the summary in an argumentative essay?

• Explain the author's argument to the reader.

• Tell the reader what your essay is about.

• Restate your claims.

• Share information (facts) about the topic.

What is the purpose of claims?

• Support the argument.

• Restate the argument.

• Share facts with the reader.

• Share the authors point of view.

Which thesis sentence is written correctly?

• In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar. Donald Trump has appointed ineffective people into important positions. He has damaged our relationships with other countries.

• First off, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

• In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful because he is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

• In the end, President trumps first 100 days have not been successful. He is a liar, he has appointed ineffective people into important positions and he has damaged our relationships with other countries.

What do you need to include in an I.V.F. topic sentence for an argumentative essay?

• What you're reading, author, verb, argument

• What you're reading, title, author, verb

• title, author, verb, argument

• What you're reading, title, author, verb, argument