Claim & Opinion
What is the main point someone is trying to prove in an argument?
Claim
What do you use to support your claim?
Evidence
What is the other side of an argument called?
Counterargument
What is the ending of an argument called?
Conclusion/Summary
What do we call places that give us trustworthy information?
Credible Sources
Give me an example of an strong claim about cookies.
Anything Understandable like "Chocolate chip cookies are the best dessert."
If you say, "My dog is friendly because he wags his tail," what is the tail wagging?
Evidence and reasons that his dog is friendly.
If someone argues that "school uniforms are good," what might someone on the other side say? (Which is not school uniforms are bad)
"School uniforms limit self-expression."
What should you do in a conclusion?
Restate you main points.
What should you consider when evaluating if a source is credible?
The author, publication, and date of publication.
Give me an example of a weak claim about video games.
Anything understandable like "Video games are fun."
What makes evidence good?
It's relevant, it's enough, and it's specific. And from credible sources.
Should you ignore the other side of an argument? If yes, what should you do?
No. You should address it an state reason the make the counterarguments look small.
Should you add new information in a conclusion? If not what should you do.
No you shouldn't. And if you need to have the information, you add to the body paragraphs and then the conclusion.
What are some examples of credible sources?
Books, scientific journals, and reputable websites.
A good claim should be something people can argue about. True or false??
True.
Are personal feelings good evidence?
No, you need facts or examples.
Why is it important to include a counterargument in your writing?
It makes your argument stronger.
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
To find out what the readers final thoughts are.
Why should you use credible sources?
To make sure your information is correct and reliable.
What makes a claim strong in an argumentative essay?
If it's debatable, specific, and focused.(Or anything else that is understandable.
What is the difference between a reason and evidence? Give an example of each.
A reason is "why" and evidence is "proof".
Reason Example: I ate because I was hungry.
Evidence example: A recent study found that 75% of people prefer Nike over Puma. (Not true)
Anything understandable is also good.
If you are arguing that chocolate is better than vanilla, what is an example of a counterargument?
Some people prefer the simple taste of vanilla. (Anything understandable also works.)
In your own words, what should a conclusion do?
Add up your main points and leave the reader with a final thought.
Is a blog post always a credible source?
Not always, you have to check who wrote it.