Identifying Pieces of an Argument

Question 1

"I should get the new iPhone because I work very hard in school."

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Reason

Question 2

"Students should be able to wear hoods in school because it helps them concentrate."

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Reason

Question 3

"Everyone participating in a sports competition should receive a medal whether they win or lose."

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Claim

Question 4

According to the CDC, "Smoking causes cancer, heart disease, stroke, lung diseases, diabetes, and COPD."

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Evidence

Question 5

"Students should be allowed to order food delivery for lunch."

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Claim

Question 6

"Kids under 12 should not be allowed to have cell phones because they may break them or lose them."

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Reason

Question 7

"Although Fortnite can bring friends together, some say that too much game time could be harmful."

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Counterclaim

Question 8

"Students should not have to wear uniforms at TMS."

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Claim

Question 9

"Although many see free seating in the cafeteria as a great thing, some students think we should have assigned seats."

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Counterclaim

Question 10

"Despite the harmful effects of binge watching TV shows, some say that binge watching could be good for you."

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Counterclaim

Question 11

"The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.” ― The U.S. Constitution

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Evidence

Question 12

"In 2016, 39% of adults were overweight, and, of these, 13% were obese."

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Evidence

Question 13

"Americans eat almost 152 lbs of sugar in one year. This is equal to 3 lbs of sugar eaten in one week!"

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Evidence

Question 14

"Two studies of meditation found decreased depression in over 4,600 adults." -Dr.Matthew Thorpe

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Evidence

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