Parts of an argument
your opinion
claim
These kinds of products, unlike their single-use plastic counterparts, can save money over time because they last much longer.
multi-use items
Tourism, baking, food, real estate, and construction are all industries that benefit from it.
marijuana
Name one popular virtual assistant that can help complete tasks like making calls or searching the internet.
Siri, Alexa, and Cortona
Without _________, graffiti on public or private property is considered vandalism
permission
we do this on the side of the text while we read
annotations
These reusable carrying items can replace plastic bags and are often sturdier and better for the environment.
cloth bags
People argue that marijuana is dangerous for young people because of this brain related reason
brain is not fully developed
AI-powered apps like TalkBack and VoiceOver help visually impaired users by doing this to text messages.
reading them outloud
According to Tom Finkerpearl, public art is the best way for people to _______ in the city.
Express themselves
This part must use your own words to explain how the evidence connects to the claim
analysis
What is one reason we should NOT BAN single-use plastic?
What age range is highlighted as especially vulnerable because their brains aren't fully developed?
12-17 year olds / teenagers
This specific group of people benefits from voice commands because it removes the need to touch small buttons or screens.
People with disabilities
The effort is ____. Seattle Public Utilities spent about $1 million last year for graffiti enforcement, removal, education, and outreach.
expensive
This part you copy from the text to support your claim
evidence
This type of culture—driven by our brains’ love of easy habits—encourages people to use items once and toss them away.
convenience culture
Teen marijuana use in Colorado increased by this percentage in two years after legalization?
20%
AI is harming __________ because machines cost less than people 10 and don’t need breaks, pay, or insurance.
workers
"The natural ____ of graffiti is that it will just turn out looking nice."
evolution
The part where you tell your opponent why they are wrong
rebuttal / counterclaim
The study showed a possible link between plastic in the brain and _______ (a disease that makes you lose your memory).
dementia
Following legalization in Colorado and ______ in 2012, Marijuana use among 8th graders decreased from 9.8 percent to 7.3 percent in 2014/2016.
Washington
Using too much AI makes it difficult for people to...
think for themselves
tell the difference between truth/lies
Who is one artist mentioned as being a glorified graffiti artist despite not always having permission?
Banksy and Shepard Fairey