Argumentative Skills

Question 1

Choose four statements that are true about arguments and their structure.Each argument begins with a claim or thesis statement.Reasons can be unrelated to a claim.Claims are supported by reasons.Evidence includes facts and statistics.Reasons are explanations that support the claim.Arguments can have only two sides.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Each argument begins with a claim or thesis statement.; Claims are supported by reasons.; Evidence includes facts and statistics.; Reasons are explanations that support the claim.

Question 2

Which statement best defends the author’s claim with additional evidence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Physical activity enlarges the part of the brain responsible for focus and attention.

Question 3

Which statement best challenges the author’s claim with contrasting evidence?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

In coed classes with more girls than boys, all students did better.

Question 4

Which elements did your response include? Check all that apply.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Fernando’s argument; new information; how the new information relates to Fernando’s argument; adjustments Fernando should make based on the new information

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