What is a logical reason to support the claim: Global warming causes the most damage to our oceans.

Global warming is extremely difficult to reverse unlike other causes.

Which is a logical reason to support the claim: Plastic pollution causes the most damage to our oceans?

Plastic pollution is harmful to ocean animals.

What is a logical reason to support the claim: Overfishing causes the most damage to our oceans?

Humans will be impacted by overfishing faster than any other influence.

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Mastering Argumentative Writing

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Test your knowledge on the key elements and techniques of argumentative writing

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1
Which is a type of evidence?
Assumptions
Opinions
Statistics
Guesses
2
True or False: An argumentative essay needs evidence.
False
True
3
Which is a strong claim?
School uniforms are ugly.
Climate change is real.
Pizza is tasty.
Dogs are cute.
4
What is a logical reason to support the claim: Global warming causes the most damage to our oceans.
Global warming is extremely difficult to reverse unlike other causes.
It just makes sense.
I think more people will visit beaches if the water is warmer.
Air pollution contributes to rising temperatures.
5
What is the purpose of a conclusion?
Introduce new ideas
Summarize arguments
State thesis
Present evidence
6
Which is an example of a transition word?
Question
However
Reason
Please
7
What is the role of transitions?
Present evidence
Connect ideas
Summarize points
Introduce new topics
8
What is the main purpose of argumentative writing?
To inform
To persuade
To entertain
To describe
9
What strengthens an argument?
Irrelevant details
Bias
Weak evidence
Strong evidence
10
Which part presents the main argument?
Conclusion
Introduction
Claim
Body
11
Which is a credible source?
Social media
Peer-reviewed journal
Opinion article
Blog post
12
What should you include in the introduction?
Conclusion
Counterarguments
Evidence
Claim
13
Which is a logical reason to support the claim: Plastic pollution causes the most damage to our oceans?
Plastic pollution should be a crime.
Plastic pollution is preventable.
Plastic pollution is caused by littering.
Plastic pollution is harmful to ocean animals.
14
What is a logical reason to support the claim: Overfishing causes the most damage to our oceans?
Seafood is delicious.
Humans will be impacted by overfishing faster than any other influence.
Fish farms can help stop overfishing.
Fish are separated from their friends and family.
15
What should the body paragraphs include?
Claim
Conclusion
Introduction
Evidence
16
True or False: Conclusions should summarize main points.
True
False

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