A claim that is the opposite of the one being argued
What is a counterclaim
100
The three parts of a debate
What is opening statement, rebuttals, closing statement
100
What is pathos?
Appealing to the audiences emotions to get them to agree with your argument.
100
The first part of the debate
What is the opening statement
100
Name two ways to evaluate the reliability and credibility of a website.
What is publisher, author, bias, in-depth, accuracy, up-to-date
200
Information gathered to support your claim
What is reasons and evidence
200
Evidence that disagrees with a counterclaim
What is a rebuttal
200
What is logos?
Using logic and reason (such as statistics, facts, etc.) to convince the audience
200
These are the things we should include in an opening statement.
What is claim, reasons, evidence, address counterclaim, conclusion reminding of your main reasons.
200
3 types of reliable website domains
What is .gov, .edu, .org
300
Give examples of evidence
What are statistics, facts, personal experiences
300
"95% of kids say that they want school to start later in the day." This sentence is an example of which element of a debate
What is evidence
300
What is ethos?
When you convince the audience of your credibility
300
The format for refuting a rebuttal
What is "They said...But....Because...Therefore"
300
Sites you should avoid
What is wikipedia, personal blogs and websites
400
Define "claim"
What is the side that you are arguing for
400
School should not start two hours later. This sentence is an example of what part of a debate?
What is the claim
400
Name that appeal: You can help prevent animal homelessness by adopting a pet today.
What is pathos
400
The side of the argument goes first?
What is the pro or affirmative side
400
How can you tell if a source is accurate? Give 2 ways.
proper spelling and punctuation, gives sources, has been cross-checked with other sources.
500
List the 5 parts to an argument
What is claim, reasons, evidence, counterclaim, conclusion
500
They say that milk has more nutrients than water but water is better than milk because it hydrates you and contains important minerals for your body. Therefore, water is a better drink because it is needed for survival while the nutrients in milk can be found in other foods.
This an an example of what part of the debate?
What is a refutation
500
Name that appeal: "As a doctor, I am qualified to tell you that this course of treatment will likely generate the best results."
What is ethos
500
Give me a refutation:
I say cats are better than dogs because they are less work.
Answers will vary. Must have "They say...But...Because...Therefore..." format