Claims & Evidence
What do we call the proof used to support a claim?
Evidence
What is the main goal of a persuasive essay?
To convince the reader of your opinion.
Why do people write critical reviews?
To share their informed opinion about something.
What is the opposite of a claim called?
Counterclaim
What is the main goal of an argumentative essay?
To persuade the reader to agree with your opinion/claim.
True or false
Is a claim and opinion the same thing
False, a claim needs evidence
Where would you find the main argument of a persuasive essay?
In the introduction
What is the main purpose of a critical review?
To evaluate and analyze a work
True or False: A counterclaim agrees with the main claim.
False
What is the statement that tells the reader your main argument called?
Thesis statement
Which source would likely provide STRONGER evidence for an essay about the effects of video games on teenagers
A. a gaming magazine review
B. a study published by a university?
B. a study published by a university
Which of these is an example of a persuasive essay topic?
A. How to bake a cake
B. Why school uniforms should be banned
B. Why school uniforms should be banned
What should a good critical review include besides your opinion
Accept reasonable answers like evidence, examples, analysis of strengths/weaknesses, etc.
What is the purpose of a rebuttal?
To argue against the counterclaim
True or False
Argumentative essays should have a clear introduction and conclusion
True
You're writing an argument about why schools should offer more arts classes. Which piece of evidence is MOST relevant to this claim?
A. Arts classes can be expensive to fund.
B. Studies show that students involved in the arts have higher test scores.
C. Many famous artists struggled in school.
B. Studies show that students involved in the arts have higher test scores.
What is the main goal of a persuasive essay?
To convince the reader to agree with your opinion.
True or False
A critical review should only focus on the negative aspects of something.
False.
"School uniforms are expensive" is a counterclaim to what kind of claim?
A claim that supports school uniforms
Who are you trying to convince when you write an argumentative essay?
The reader
Which source is likely more reliable for evidence in an argument about climate change?
A. A blog post by an anonymous author
B. A report from a scientific organization
B. A report from a scientific organization
Why is it important to consider your audience when writing persuasively?
To tailor your arguments and language to appeal to their values and beliefs.
Who is the intended audience for a critical review
readers, viewers, consumers of the work being reviewed.
What is the connection between a counterclaim and a rebuttal?
A rebuttal is your response to a counterclaim.
What is the most common way to organize the body paragraphs in an argumentative essay?
By presenting each main point with supporting evidence in separate paragraphs.