Argumentative 1
The statement the writer is trying to prove is true.
What is the claim?
What change needs to be made to the sentence?
"The Olympic Games happen every for years and include many participating countries from all around the world."
Change 'for' to 'four'
Which argument from the text contains a logical fallacy?
All people enjoy connecting with friends and family through technology. It's easy to share photos and videos about our lives with just a quick tap on the screen.
ALL people enjoy connecting with friends and family.
The capital of Mississippi.
What is Jackson
A statement that makes the counter-claim not as strong as the claim.
What is a rebuttal?
The paragraph in which you'll restate the claim, summarize arguments counterclaim, rebuttal, and make a recommendation.
What is the conclusion?
What change needs to be made?
"One of my favorite thing to do at the beach is build sandcastles."
Change 'thing' to 'things'
As used in the sentence below, what does the word isolation mean?
"Some people feel isolated when text messages and e-mails become a substitute for face-to-face communication."
A-single
B-Far Away
C-Having minimal contact with someone
C- Having minimal contact with someone
What is Mrs. Ketchner's favorite color?
Tiffany Blue. (Or pink)
Define 'Logical Fallacy'
An error in thinking or reasoning
What are the three main parts to an argument?
What does FANBOYS stand for?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
My nephew loves ketchup with his mac and cheese, so all kids must love ketchup with their mac and cheese.
What is a logical fallacy?
What type of evidence is needed to back up a claim?
FACTS or Proven Theories
Define counterclaim
What is the statement opposing the claim?
A FANBOY (coordinating conjunction) connects two of which type of clause to form a compound sentence?
Independent or Dependent?
Independent
This would be the WORST disaster the entire universe has EVER seen!
Rhetorical Device (Hyperbole)
How many kids does Mrs. Ketchner have?
What is 3
Eating healthy is good for the body. Doctors emphasize this through numerous amounts of research everyday. I understand most people like junkfood because it tastes good, but your life expectancy will increase if you eat healthy foods.
What is the counterclaim?
What is "Junkfood is better than healthy food because it tastes good"
Eating healthy is good for the body. Doctors emphasize this through numerous amounts of research everyday. I understand most people like junkfood because it tastes good, but your life expectancy will increase if you eat healthy foods.
What is the rebuttal?
What is "but your life expectancy will increase if you eat healthy foods."
What is the best way to combine the two sentences?
"It is considered an honor to carry the torch. Thousands of runners participate in the ceremony. "
It is an honor to carry the torch, and thousands of runners participate in the ceremony.
If I give you a piece of gum then Johnny will want one. If Johnny gets one then Billy will want one. If Billy gets one then everybody will want a piece!
Logical Fallacy (Slippery Slope).
An octopus has 8 legs. How many legs would a septapus have?
What is 7