Argumentative Text
Task Cards
These 8 task cards give a quick
overview of argumentative text
knowledge.
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Argumentative Text Task Card #1 Argumentative Text Task Card #2
What is the definition of The main argument of an
argumentative or persuasive text
argumentative text?
is called the…
A made-up stories that could happen
B stories that have been handed A topic
down through generations B claim
C Informative texts about real people
D writing that presents both sides of an C reason
argument D theme
Argumentative Text Task Card #3 Argumentative Text Task Card #4
The term for when a person Which term means to provide
prefers one idea over another a good reason for an
and refuses to give other ideas a argument?
chance is…
A speech A thesis
B thesis B influence
C bias C opinion
D editorial D justify
Argumentative Text Task Card #5 Argumentative Text Task Card #6
A discussion between two people How close facts are to the
or groups who disagree about a truth is called…
subject is called a/an…
A debate A influence
B editorial B debate
C claim C bias
D influence D accuracy
Argumentative Text Task Card #7 Argumentative Text Task Card #8
Which of the following could be Providing answers to
the title of an argumentative questions your audience might
text? have is called using…
A Our Family Vacation A influence
B The Life of John Muir B counter arguments
C Should There Be Zoos? C bias
D Muscles in Action D accuracy