Vocab Terms
A person's opinion on a topic which can be argued
Claim
Write/come up with a claim AND a statement about McDonald's.
Claim: McDonald's has the best chicken nuggets.
Statement: McDonald's has chicken nuggets on their menu.
This super hero is buff and carries a hammer.
Name the actor that plays him in the movies.
Chris Hemsworth
Argument: Students should be required to dress down for PE because it is safe.
1. Give the opposing viewpoint
2. Give a counterargument with a reason.
1. Students should not have to dress down for PE.
2. Students should have to dress down because it is good hygiene.
How many letters are in the alphabet?
26
A fact, not an opinion so it cannot be argued
Statement
Write/come up with a claim AND a statement about cats.
Claim: Cats are better than dogs.
Statement: Cats have four legs and a tail.
Other than Black Panther, name a movie that Michal B. Jordan has acted in.
Creed, Just Mercy, Fantastic Four
Argument: Having school at night is a bad idea.
1. Give the opposing viewpoint
2. Give a counterargument with a reason.
1. School should be held at night.
2. Having school at night would not be good because you can't do anything with family since you're sleeping all day.
What 4 NBA teams play in California?
Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Kings
How your evidence connects to your claim; the because part of an arguement
Explanation
Write/come up with a claim AND a statement about Earth.
Claim: Earth is the coolest/most interesting planet in the solar system.
Statement: Earth is the 3rd planet from the sun.
Who is playing in this year's super bowl halftime show?
Rihanna
Argument: Schools should be in session year round, but with big breaks ( 2 weeks) every two months.
1. Give the opposing viewpoint
2. Give a counterargument with a reason.
1. Schools should not be in session year round.
2. If schools were in session year round students summer learning loss wouldn't happen.
Name an animal that can't jump.
A claim that is the opposite of what you're trying to argue.
Opposing viewpoint
Is this a claim or a statement?
Gymnastics is not a "real" sport
A claim (Opinion)
This Canadian singer was first noticed on YouTube in 2009.
Justin Bieber
Argument: Nighttime is the best time to shower.
1. Give the opposing viewpoint
2. Give a counterargument with a reason.
1. Morning time is the best time to shower.
2. Nighttime showers are better because you don't have to eat up as early in the morning.
In the movie UP where does Carl Fredricksen move his house?
Paradise Falls
A reason given to persuade someone to agree with a particular side of a topic.
Argument
Write/come up with a claim AND a statement about coffee.
Claim: Hot coffee is better than iced coffee.
Statement: Coffee beans grow on trees.
What are two nick names used for characters in the Top Gun movies?
Maverick, Goose, Iceman
Argument: Violent video games should be banned.
1. Give the opposing viewpoint
2. Give a counterargument with a reason.
1. Violent video games shouldn't be banned.
2. Violent video games should be banned because people are becoming less reactive to violence in real life.
Who painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci