Claims and evidence
What is the definition of a claim
A statement presenting something as a fact.
"I liking food"
Correct the sentence
I like food
Passive or active voice?
"The ball was thrown at me"
Passive voice
Define counterargument
an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.
a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
What is the following sentence?
"Dogs are better than cats"
"Me like to go to the park"
Correct the sentence
I like to go to the park
"The girls went to a movie together, and __________ all liked it"
They
What is the purpose of a counterargument
to present and then refute an opposing viewpoint to your main argument.
What is the purpose of an introduction
To grab the reader's attention
In what part of a paragraph is the claim?
The beginning
"Yesterday, I am going to the supply room"
Correct the sentence
Yesterday, I went to the supply room
Explain what a noun is
A person, place, thing, or idea
What does "rebuttal" mean
a refutation or contradiction.
What are the different parts of a body paragraph?
a topic sentence, supporting evidence, analysis or explanation of the evidence, and a concluding sentence that summarizes the main point of the paragraph and ties it back to the thesis statement
Is evidence fact or opinion
fact
"We runs a half-marathon every November"
Correct the sentence
We run a half-marathon every November
Correct the capitalization error. jack's father fought in kuwait during the gulf war.
Jack's father fought in Kuwait during the Gulf War.
How is a rebuttal structured
Address the opponent's framework and explain why your own framework is preferrable. Respond to the opponent's contentions and subpoints in order. Reinforce your own arguments.
What is the purpose of a transition?
To connect ideas
the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
"My mother and me went to the zoo"
Correct the sentence
My mother and I went to the zoo
Place a comma where it should go.
Mom has enough flour but she needs four eggs to make the cake. My mom asked me "How many eggs do i need again"
Mom has enough flour, but she needs four eggs to make the cake. My mom asked me, "How many eggs do i need again"
What is an example of a rebuttal
While you claim that building a new stadium will revitalize the downtown area, recent studies show that similar projects in other cities have not led to significant economic growth, often leaving taxpayers burdened with debt instead.
What is an example of a conclusion.
"Therefore, regular physical activity is essential for maintaining both physical and mental well-being".