Claims
Presents ideas as arguments
What is a claim?
Backed up with evidence supporting the answer
What is an argument?
Counterarguments a) support an argument b) opposes an argument
What is b) opposes an argument?
A one- or two-sentence summary of an essay's main point
What is a thesis?
Facts, statistics, research, quotes, and examples supporting the claim
What is evidence?
Have you ever had to make a choice about your education? Most parents make the choice of a private or a public education for their children, but if it were left up to you, what would you pick? Would you even know how to pick? If given the choice of attending a private or a public school, there are many things to consider. Nevertheless, private school is a better option than public school for students today.
What is:
Private school is a better option than public school for students today?
Arguments in argumentative essays are similar to structured debates, logical proofs, and pervasive appeals. (True or False)
What is true?
What is:
Animal testing for beauty products causes unneeded pain to animals.
The thesis is typically found in the a) conclusion b) body paragraphs c) introductory paragraph.
What is the introductory paragraph?
During the conclusion, you do not typically introduce new evidence there. True of False
What is true?
Most people have a hobby or activity they like to do in their free time. Some people like to create art, some like to play video games, and others like to read. Besides simply picking a hobby that one enjoys, a person should give some thought about how the hobby benefits them. Playing a team sport like soccer is the most beneficial hobby one can have.
What is:
Playing a team sport like soccer is the most beneficial hobby one can have?
A statement is given followed by two arguments I and II. Read the statement and the arguments carefully and select the appropriate answer from the given options.
Statement: Government is proposing to prohibit construction of apartments on the ground floor of high-rise buildings for safety reasons
Arguments: I. There is high demand for apartments on the ground floor from senior citizens due to easy accessibility without using lifts. II. The basements and ground floors of several high-rise buildings get flooded during the monsoon season.
Options:
1. II weakens while I strengthens the statement
2. Both I and II weaken the statement
3. I weakens while II strengthens the statement
4. Both I and II strengthens the statement
What is I weakens while II strengthens the statement?
Difference between arguments and counterarguments
What is:
Argument- paragraphs show support for the author's thesis
Counterargument- paragraph(s) explaining the opposing viewpoint
This philosopher defined the term thesis as a "supposition of some eminent philosopher that conflicts with the general opinion"
(DJ)
What is Aristotle?
The PEEL method stands for:
What is Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link?
Something has to be done regarding the issue of poverty and unemployment. a) claim of fact b) claim of policy c) claim of value
What is b) claim of policy?
With the rapid advancement of technology, online education platforms have emerged as alternatives to traditional classrooms. They offer flexibility, affordability, and global access. However, concerns about a lack of social interaction, the digital divide, and declining discipline among students raise doubts. Should online education replace traditional schools and colleges?
Argument I: Yes, online education democratizes learning by reaching students in remote areas and making education more affordable than physical institutions.
Argument II: No, without social interaction, teamwork, and discipline-building, online education cannot replace schools that shape character beyond academics.
Argument III: Yes, since artificial intelligence and interactive tools are making online learning equally effective as classroom teaching in the near future.
1. Only I is strong
2. Only II is strong
3. Only I and II is strong
4. Only II and III is strong
5. All I, II, and III are strong
What is
Only I and II are strong.
Phrases which start to form a counter argument
What is however, this argument overlooks, although part of this claim is valid, it suffers from a flaw, etc... ?
Strong thesis statements have certain characteristics. Which of the following characteristics are not in a strong thesis a) obvious truth b) debatable c) focused d) vague/broad?
What are a) obvious truth and d) vague/broad?
Examples of textual evidence include:
What are facts, statistics, anecdotes, expert testimony, and analysis or commentary?
It is more advantageous for a Filipino child to grow up speaking Filipino instead of English. a) claim of fact b) claim of value c) claim of policy
Socrates, Pluto, Michel de Montaige, Francis Bacon, or Aristotle first developed the concept of essay writing. Who first developed essay writing?
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
What is Michel de Montaige?
Categories of Counterarguments
What is rebutting a conclusion, refuting a premise, and undermining an argument?
Social media is popular and contains a strong thesis. Social media platforms intensify political polarization by creating echo chambers and contains a weak thesis. True or False
What is:
The first statement is false; while the second statement is true.
Things that should be avoided when finding evidence
What are personal anecdotes, unverified opinions from social media, generalizations without specific backing