Authors support their reasons with evidence. Which types of evidence are most convincing?

Quotes from an expert, anecdotes, facts, and statistics.

A student is writing an argumentative essay about global warming and struggling to write an argument. Which is best?

Human activity is causing global warming.

Argument: Technology is causing an increase in cyberbullying. Which evidence best supports this claim?

The CDC reported 16% of high schoolers were bullied online.

Consider the pros and cons to school sports. Select the best written argument IN FAVOR of school sports.

Athletics are a worthwhile investment in schools.

Which statement is not an argument about the topic of video games?

The history of video games spans decades.

Which reason does not support this argument: Elementary-aged students are too young to use social media.

My younger brother is incapable of following along with a TikTok dance.

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Argumentative Claims

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A Quiz designed to help students choose an appropriate claim for their research topics.

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1
What is an author's position or opinion about a topic?
argument
supporting detail
counterclaim
reason
2
Which type of evidence fits this definition?
fact
anecdote
statistic
quote from an expert
3
Authors support their reasons with evidence. Which types of evidence are most convincing?
Facts, opinions, details, and examples.
Facts, statistics, opinions, and definitions.
Anecdotes, quotes from an expert, and opinions.
Quotes from an expert, anecdotes, facts, and statistics.
4
A student is writing an argumentative essay about global warming and struggling to write an argument. Which is best?
Global warming is bad.
Human activity is causing global warming.
If you don't believe in global warming, you're living under a rock.
It's getting hot in here.
5
Argument: Technology is causing an increase in cyberbullying. Which evidence best supports this claim?
Cyberbullying takes place over digital devices like cell phones and iPads.
Bullies are bad.
In the last three decades, technology has revolutionized teen life.
The CDC reported 16% of high schoolers were bullied online.
6
Consider the pros and cons to school sports. Select the best written argument IN FAVOR of school sports.
Athletics are a worthwhile investment in schools.
Athletes aren't "book smart".
Schools are wasting money on athletics.
The most popular sport in US schools is football.
7
Which statement is not an argument about the topic of video games?
Video games are good for the brain.
Video games lead to violence in adolescents.
The history of video games spans decades.
There are not enough games marketed to females.
8
Which reason does not support this argument: Elementary-aged students are too young to use social media.
Young kids are still learning "netiquette" or how to act properly online.
Social media can be dangerous for young kids.
Kids should be interacting face-to-face instead of online.
My younger brother is incapable of following along with a TikTok dance.

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