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