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(Traughber) VOCAB Argument Unit Review
(Traughber) VOCAB Argument Unit Review
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A Claim should include:
The topic and your position/opinion
All evidence
A famous quote
Facts and reasons
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Which of the following answers is the best example of a Claim?
College athletes should not get paid for participating in their sport.
I think that dodgeball is bad.
Climbing Mount Everest is expensive and may cause death.
55% of kids in school like to eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
3
The points or opinions the writer gives to show
WHY
the claim should be accepted is called...
Claim
Evidence
Narrative
Reasons
4
Which of the following is considered a CONTROVERSY?
Is exercise good for your health?
Is air pollution bad for the environment?
Should Traughber implement year round schooling?
Is smoking bad for your health?
5
What is the BEST REASON that supports this evidence: "81% of individuals who smoke develop lung cancer"
Smoking is popular.
Smoking is expensive.
Smoking is unhealthy.
Smoking is gross.
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Claims should include this phrase: "I think that..."
True
False
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All of the following are types of evidence in an argument EXCEPT for:
Facts
Expert quotes
Statistics
Writer's opinion
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"40% of parents think students don't need phones at school" is an example of
Evidence
A claim
A reason
Plot
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Homework should be banned because students need more personal time and need more sleep.
Claim
Not a Claim
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A set of reasons given to persuade others that an action or idea is right or wrong is called....
Opinion
Argument
Controversy
Facts
11
Claims in formal arguments should include the pronouns me, you, our, we
True
False
12
Middle school students should have P.E. every school day because it keeps them active and helps build social skills.
Not a Claim
Claim
13
In my opinion, schools should not require students to wear uniforms.
Claim
Not a Claim
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Facts, statistics, observations or quotes from the text used to support the reasons is called evidence.
True
False
15
The physical act of debating is called:
Controversy
Evidence
Argumentation
Argument
16
Traughber Junior High School should have a dress code is an example of a controversial statement.
False
True
17
A public debate or dispute concerning a matter of opinion is called a controversy.
True
False
18
Peanuts at school, Dodgeball, Cheerleading, and Football are all examples of:
Text Evidence
Claims
Controversial Topics
Arguments
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A person can win an argument based on feelings alone?
True
False
20
What is the best REASON that supports this evidence: "Proponents of dodge ball say kids have a lot of fun."
Kids find the game enjoyable.
Dodge ball is a great for exercise.
The game can lead to bullying.
The game teaches kids important skills.
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The source information provided for each piece of evidence is called...
Controversial issue
Explanation
Citation
Argument
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Students shouldn't be able to use cell phones in school because they cause distractions and increase cyber bullying.
A reason
Expert Quotation
Evidence
A claim
23
When given an article to read, what is the FIRST step?
Write a claim
Read
Read and highlight each side of the argument
Read and annotate using nonfiction signposts
24
What is a personal belief about something?
Evidence
A fact
Reason
An opinion
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What is a CLAIM Statement?
A fact or statistic that is found in the article
A public debate
The author's position or point of view in a controversy
An acronym
