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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the definition of a claim?
A statement to support your claim.
Specific details from a creditble source to support your claim.
To state or say something is true without providing proof.
An argument made against someone else's original argument.
- 2. Multiple Choice
A rebuttal is an explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong.
True
False
- 3. Multiple Choice
A counterclaim is the same as a counterargument.
True
False
- 4. Multiple Choice
A rebuttal is
An argument made against someone else’s original argument.
The main point or claim.
The reason that supports the claim.
An explanation as to why the opposing side of the argument is wrong.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is a possible sentence starter for a counterclaim?
Some people may believe
In addition to
- 6. Multiple Choice
The purpose of an argument is to
inform the reader
entertain the reader
persuade the reader
describe something to the reader
- 7. Multiple Choice
Evidence to support the claim that the school day should start later is
"Research shows that 85% of school aged children learn more early in the morning" (Smith 2).
"The National Reasearch and Study team found that adolescents need at least 6 hours of sleep to function properly" (West 23).
"The National Sleep Study Team found that school aged children that attended school after 9:00 AM performed better in school" ( Ahren 10).
"Children that go to bed early perform better in school" (Manning 7).
- 8. Multiple Choice
A counterargument for the claim: Students Should Be Allowed to Chew Gum in School is ...
Some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction.
Chewing gum helps students concentrate.
Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.
Chewing gum is beneficial for everyone.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Choose a rebuttal to the counterclaim: Some teachers may believe that chewing gum is a distraction for students.
Chewing gum can lead to headaches.
Chewing gum leads to a dirty campus.
On the other hand, chewing gum is a distecation for students.
Although some teachers believe that chewing gum is a distraction, reasearch shows that it actually helps some students concentrate and focus.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Evidence to support your argument/claim should only include facts from credible sources.
True
False
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