parts of an argument
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Arguing 101How to Identify Main Claims, Reasons, and
Evidence in an Argumentative Text
Parts of an Argument
1. Claim – the statement of the author’s opinion on a debatable topic
2. Reason – an argumentative statement that supports the main claim by showing the thinking behind it
3. Evidence – the specific facts that supports the author’s reason
Parts of an Argument
1. Claim – the statement of the author’s opinion on a debatable topic
Parts of an Argument
2. Reason – an argumentative statement that supports the main claim by showing the thinking behind it
Parts of an Argument
3. Evidence – the specific facts that supports the author’s reason
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Schools should rethink summer homework, and not just because it stresses students (and parents). The truth is, homework doesn’t accomplish what we assume it does. Research
shows there’s only a moderate correlation between homework and standardized test scores or long-term achievement in middle school.
Nancy Kalish, “Should Schools Give Summer Homework: No.” New York Times Upfront 11 May 2015: 23. Print.
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Schools should rethink summer homework, and not just because it stresses students (and parents). The truth is, homework doesn’t accomplish what we assume it does. Research
shows there’s only a moderate correlation between homework and standardized test scores or long-term achievement in middle school. Nancy Kalish, “Should Schools Give Summer Homework: No.” New York Times Upfront 11 May 2015: 23. Print.
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Schools should rethink summer homework, and not just because it stresses students (and parents). The truth is, homework doesn’t accomplish what we assume it does. Research
shows there’s only a moderate correlation between homework and standardized test scores or long-term achievement in middle school. Nancy Kalish, “Should Schools Give Summer Homework: No.” New York Times Upfront 11 May 2015: 23. Print.
Should Schools Give Summer Homework?
Schools should rethink summer homework, and not just because it stresses students (and parents). The truth is, homework doesn’t accomplish what we assume it does. Research
shows there’s only a moderate correlation between homework and standardized test scores or long-term achievement in middle school. Nancy Kalish, “Should Schools Give Summer Homework: No.” New York Times Upfront 11 May 2015: 23. Print.
Parts of an Argument
Claim WHAT the author is arguing
Reason WHY the author argues that claim
Evidence FACTS that support a reason
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