Grade 8 · Reading & language
Distinguish parts of an argument practice
Distinguish a position, its reason, observational evidence and an opposing position.
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READ THE PASSAGE
The team proposes moving meetings online. A member argues that meetings should remain in person.
In this argument, what role does “Meetings should remain in person.” play?
- evidence
- claim
- reason
- counterclaim
See the answer & why
counterclaim
This position opposes moving the meetings online.
A little hint: A claim takes a position; a reason explains it; evidence supplies supporting observations; a counterclaim takes an opposing position.
A teaching tip
A claim takes a position; a reason explains it; evidence supplies supporting observations; a counterclaim takes an opposing position.