Argument
This is the writer's main point or position when writing an argument essay.
What is Claim or Thesis
( ) backpacks were left in the hallway after class
What is their
This blue fish says "just keep swimming" while helping search for her friends family.
Who is Dory?
During a class debate, Jordan says, “We should have longer lunch so students have time to eat.”
Maya responds, “Why should we listen to you? You’re always late to class.”
What is Ad Hominem
This NBA player has earned the nickname “King” and has won multiple Finals MVP, MVP, and other awards across his long career.
Who is LEBRON JAMES!
Facts, statistics, quotes, or examples that support a claim are called what?
What is evidence
( ) is a new student joining our group today
What is there?
In this movie, two brothers get transported to a universe filled with Goombas and Shy Guys
What is Super Mario Bros
A student suggests, “Maybe we should have less homework on weekends.”
Another student replies, “So you think we should never have homework again and just be lazy?”
What is Straw Man
This event is held every four years and features athletes from around the world competing in sports like swimming, track, and gymnastics.
What are the Olympic Games? (additional 100 if you tell me how many rings are in the logo)
Part of an argument that shows the writer understands the other side by explaining an opposing viewpoint
What is counterclaim
The loud noise didn't ( ) her concentration at all
What is affect
In this film, a chef named Remy has a very unusual helper—a rat who loves to cook.
What is Ratatouille?
When asked why he didn’t finish his science project, Leo says, “Well, did you know that the school cafeteria is changing the lunch menu next month?”
What is Red Herring
This global superstar has won the Ballon d’Or more times than any other player in history.
Who is Lionel Messi
Eva and her twin Miriam were separated from their mother upon arrival at what concentration camp?
Where is Auschwitz
( ) excited to present their project to the class
What is they're?
Who became the group's unofficial "babysitter in the hit show Stranger Things?
Who is Steve Harrington?
If we let students redo one assignment, soon they’ll expect to redo every test, and then nobody will try on tests, and then the entire world will stop spinning, and then the sun will EXPLODE!!
What is Slippery Slope
What MLB team has the most World Series Championships?
Who are the New York Yankees (additional 200 if you can tell me how many)
What was the "Final Solution"?
What is the mass murder of Europe's Jewish population
The ( ) of the storm was visible in the fallen trees
What is effect?
This Disney movie tells the tale of true love between two unlikely partners.
What is Lady and the Tramp?
“Everyone in 8th grade is getting the new phone, so you should get it too.”
What is Bandwagon
This professional athlete played football AND baseball from the late 1980s-mid 1990s. Known best for playing for Raiders and Kansas City Royals.
Who is Bo Jackson