Claim
Reasons & Evidence
Grammar and writing structure
Refute
Evidence
100

What is a claim?

A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.

100

A strong claim needs to be supported by these two things.

Reasons and relevant evidence
100

This part of an argumentative essay introduces the claim.

The introduction paragraph. 

100
What is a refute?
A refute is a statement that disproves the counterclaim.
100
What is evidence?
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
200

Which of the following is a claim?

a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool.

b. Students should not wear uniforms.

c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.

B

200

This type of evidence is written copied straight from the text. 

Direct textual evidence. 

200

Every body paragraph should start with this kind of sentence.

Reasons

200
What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce a refute?
still however
200
Which of the following is not evidence? a. 90% of girls like the color green b. 1 out of 5 boys plays basketball c. a scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing" d. listening to loud music is fun
d. listening to loud music is fun
300

Write a claim for the following argument: Rap music

Only people 18 years or older should listen to rap music. **What ever you write must be an arguable statement **

300

What is the difference between reasons and evidence? 

Reasons tell the audience "why" while evidence are the facts to support the reasons. 

300

A call to action should do what for the reader? 

Inspire them to make a change. 

300
Write a refute for the following counterclaim. NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars because it would be dangerous.
Even though it would be dangerous for astronauts to live on Mars, it would be worth the risk because they would learn so much. (or another reason)
300
Make up evidence for the following argument: Cats make better pets than dogs because they are easier to take care of.
Fact, statistic, or quote. Examples: While dogs need to be fed twice a day, cats can feed themselves if you leave the food out for them. 75% of cat owners say that they never have to think about feeding their cat. 1 out of 4 dog owners dread feeding their dog.
400

In an argumentative essay, where are the two places a claim should be written? Be very specific! 

Introduction paragraph/last sentence and concluding paragraph/first sentence. 

400

Claim: Schools should not allow students to go on fieldtrips. 

Reason: Fieldtrips cost the school too much. 

What is the most relevant piece of evidence? 

A. Schools spend an average of $2,800 annually on taking students to and from fieldtrips. 

B. Fieldtrips are a waste of time for students because they are loosing important academic time in class. 

C. Schools spend 25% of their budget on food students will not each. 

A

400

These words and phrases smoothly connects ideas between paragraphs.

Transition words

400
Write a refute for the following counterclaim. Pizza is better than chips because pizza has a lot of cheese.
Despite the fact that pizza has a lot of cheese, chips are better because they are not as messy to eat. (or another reason)
400
Make up evidence for the following argument: Glasses are better than contacts because they take less time to put on.
fact, statistic, or quote Examples: Only 23% of contact wearers say they don't mind the time it takes. 3 out of 4 people who wear glasses say they switched to glasses because of the hassle of putting in contacts.
500

What is the difference between a claim and a thesis statement?

  • Claim: the main argument or stance a writer takes on a topic which can be debated. 

  • Thesis Statement: informs the readers of the essay's topic and reasons that support the topic.

500

What are three reasons kids under 16 should have a curfew? 

1. Safety 2. They need more sleep for academic success 3. Responsibility and time management 

** Your reasons must support WHY **

500

Identify the mistake in this sentence: "The students argues that school should start later."

"The verb 'argues' should be 'argue' to match the plural subject 'students'"?

500
What is the purpose of explaining a counterclaim and refute in your argument?
To show the reader that you understand the opposing point of view and convince them that your point of view is better.
500
What is a good phrase to introduce evidence?
For example... One study shows... A man who was interviewed explains...
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