Argumentative Vocabulary
What is the term for a statement that expresses the main point or position in an argument?
What is a claim?
True or False: A claim should be specific and arguable.
What is true?
Which type of evidence comes from studies, surveys, or statistics?
What is factual or statistical evidence?
True or False: Revising focuses on improving the content and ideas, while editing focuses on grammar and punctuation.
What is true?
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A) "The research data show that students performance improves with regular study."
B) "The research data shows that students' performance improve with regular study."
C) "The research data show that students' performance improves with regular study."
D) "The research data shows that student’s performance improves with regular study."
C) "The research data show that students' performance improves with regular study."
What is the word for the support that strengthens a claim in an argumentative essay?
What is evidence?
If a writer states, "Social media is harmful to teenagers," is this a claim or a counterclaim?
What is a claim?
What type of evidence includes personal stories or experiences?
What is anecdotal evidence?
What should you check for during the revision process in an argumentative essay?
The clarity of the claim, the strength of the evidence, and logical reasoning
Choose the correct form: "The author (accepts/excepts) the counterclaim."
What is "accepts"?
What do you call the logical explanation that connects evidence to the claim?
What is reasoning?
Which of the following statements is an example of a counterclaim?
A) "Social media improves communication between friends and family."
B) "Schools should adopt longer lunch breaks to improve student focus."
C) "Some argue that video games increase aggression, but studies show they also improve problem-solving skills."
D) "Global warming is a critical issue that needs immediate attention from world leaders."
C) "Some argue that video games increase aggression, but studies show they also improve problem-solving skills."
Why is it important for evidence to be relevant to the claim?
Relevant evidence directly supports the claim and makes the argument more convincing
When revising an argumentative essay, what should you do if the evidence doesn’t support the claim?
Replace the evidence with stronger or more relevant evidence
What is the main purpose of editing essay?
to correct the CUPS - Capitalization, word Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling
What is the term for an argument made to oppose another argument?
What is a counterclaim?
Give an example of a counterclaim to the statement, “Homework should be eliminated.”
"Homework helps students review and practice skills they learned in class" or "Homework should not be eliminated because it helps students practice skills learned in class".
Which of the following is an example of strong evidence supporting a claim?
A) "I think homework is unnecessary because it's boring."
B) "A survey of 1,000 students found that 85% believe homework improves their grades."
C) "Homework should be banned because some people don't like it."
D) "In my opinion, students would be happier if there was no homework."
B) "A survey of 1,000 students found that 85% believe homework improves their grades."
What does A.R.M.S stand for when revising an essay?
Add, Remove, Move, Substitute
Which of the following sentences uses the correct punctuation?
A) "The author argues that the policy will, improve student engagement."
B) "The author argues that the policy will improve, student engagement."
C) "The author argues that the policy will improve student engagement."
D) "The author argues that the policy, will improve student engagement."
C) "The author argues that the policy will improve student engagement."
What word describes the author’s choice to acknowledge a counterargument in order to strengthen their own argument?
What is a rebuttal?
How can including a counterclaim improve an argumentative essay?
It shows the writer understands opposing viewpoints and strengthens their argument by addressing them.
Which of the following statements best demonstrates effective reasoning in an argumentative essay?
A) "Studies suggest that regular exercise can improve mental health."
B) "Exercise is good because it makes you feel better."
C) "Since many people say exercise is helpful, it must be beneficial for mental health."
D) "Regular exercise is linked to lower levels of anxiety and depression, which supports the claim that exercise improves mental health."
D) "Regular exercise is linked to lower levels of anxiety and depression, which supports the claim that exercise improves mental health."
How can transitions improve the flow of an argumentative essay?
Transitions help connect ideas smoothly and guide the reader through the argument
Correct the following sentence for proper grammar:
"The teams was excited because the game was postponed till next week."
"The teams were excited because the game was postponed until next week."