Developing an Argument Quiz

What is an argument according to the video?

• A random opinion

• A position for or against an issue

• A list of facts

• A personal feeling

What is a key factor in making an argument valid?

• Having a strong opinion

• Providing logical reasoning and evidence

• Including personal stories

• Using emotional language

Why is it important to choose a topic that interests you?

• To make the research easier

• To ensure you have enough to write about

• To keep you engaged and motivated

• To impress the teacher

What should you do if the initial information is not enough for your argument?

• Make up facts

• Use only your feelings

• Look up additional texts

• Ignore the missing information

What is a position statement?

• A personal opinion

• An argument on the matter

• A list of pros and cons

• A summary of the article

What evidence was used to support the argument about class sizes?

• Teacher interviews

• Test score improvements

• Personal anecdotes

• Student surveys

How does keeping class sizes small benefit students?

• Reduces teacher workload

• Improves test scores

• Increases homework

• Increases classroom noise

What is one challenge of larger class sizes mentioned in the video?

• Easier to manage

• More time for each student

• Less personal attention

• More resources available

What is the final reason given for keeping class sizes small?

• It reduces teacher salaries

• It increases student competition

• It makes behavior manageable

• It allows for more group work

What is the importance of using text evidence in an argument?

• To show off vocabulary

• To confuse the reader

• To support the argument with proof

• To make the argument longer