From our slides, what is the last step in making our own argumentative paragraph?
Restating the topic sentence into a conclusion
Stating the issue
Providing main reasons
Giving background information
The sentences below are from the start of a paragraph. Which of these statements is a thesis statement?
Everyone wants to be connected with others and to the world.
The first huge and bulky handheld phone that was developed in 1970s is now in almost everyone's hands as a small device capable of calling, emailing, gaming, and interact in social media apps.
The problem is that these smartphones have invaded every space, including grade school classrooms.
I will give you five reasons why a classroom without smartphones is the only option.
The sentences below are from the start of a paragraph. Which of these statements defines the issue?
The problem is that these smartphones have invaded every space, including grade school classrooms.
The first huge and bulky handheld phone that was developed in 1970s is now in almost everyone's hands as a small device capable of calling, emailing, gaming, and interact in social media apps.
Everyone wants to be connected with others and to the world.
I will give you five reasons why a classroom without smartphones is the only option.
In the attached image, how many propositions are joint/dependent premises?
Two
Five
Four
Three
In the attached image, how many propositions are intermediate/sub-conclusions?
Three
Five
Four
Two
Which would be the appropriate conclusion to this passage?
With most of the world now living with covid-19, most restrictions like social distancing and mask-wearing are gone. Gone too are the kinder policies that prioritized the workers during the pandemic. When companies gave their worker money to buy their desks and webcams in 2020, companies now imposed higher targets, smaller expenses, and bigger profits. Two years ago, companies allowed workers to work on their own schedules, but now, they all have to come back to work in person or else they lose their jobs. When workers were asked to be mindful of their well-being by taking brief holidays during the pandemic, companies are now firing workers, even when the economy has continued to move up.
Covid-19 pandemic was good for some people.
The world has become so different in 2024.
Living with covid-19 has its disadvantages that affect the lives of the people who used to deal with it during the pandemic.
In these post-pandemic times, companies are once again prioritizing themselves over their workers in harsher ways.
If added to the attached passage, which statement would be inconsistent?
With most of the world now living with covid-19, most restrictions like social distancing and mask-wearing are gone. Gone too are the kinder policies that prioritized the workers during the pandemic. When companies gave their workers money to buy their desks and webcams in 2020, companies now imposed higher targets, smaller expenses, and bigger profits. Two years ago, companies allowed workers to work on their own schedules, but now, they all have to come back to work in person or else they lose their jobs. When workers were asked to be mindful of their well-being by taking brief holidays during the pandemic, companies are now firing workers, even when the economy has continued to move up.
The rate of workers reporting being too stressed out in the last quarter of 2022 is higher than in October to December 2020.
In the January-June 2024 report, companies spent 400 million on employee benefits, while in July-December 2020, the spending was 315 million.
Companies have asked their employees to put in longer work hours rather than hire new workers.
The biggest companies in the tech industries have announced their plans to slim down their workforce.
The conclusion is "Kieran is not motivated to find a job." Which statement is inconsistent with this conclusion?
He spends so much time just scrolling on social media.
He emailed his CV to more than 40 companies last week.
He sets unrealistic salary expectations for a beginner like him.
He often has said that it is not the right time to go for job interviews.
Which argument is inconsistent?
Ball is very unprepared for the midterm. He never came to class. He almost got zero in the practice quizzes.
Bank is hardworking. He always meets his job deadlines. He only skips work when he is very sick.
Boom is very physically fit. His muscles are well-defined. He spends so much of his time at the gym, except this month when he was sick many times.
Ben is popular. He has thousands of followers on Instagram. His schoolmates always vote for him as their leader.
The conclusion is, “Jake is good at managing his money.” Which of these premises would make the argument inconsistent?
He always records his expenses.
He cannot stop himself from buying things that he likes online.
He drafts the monthly budget every time.
His money is in his mobile bank app.
It is the overall stance of the arguer on an issue.
Author's position
Aristotelian persuasion
Arguer's background
Writer's proposition
The proposition is, "Digital technology is destroying our society." What problem does this statement have?
It is inconsistent.
It is not a complete statement.
It is ambiguous.
It is not relevant to the argument.
Its job is to provide us with proof so that we will have a reason to agree with the conclusion. What is it?
Rhetoric
Debate
Premise
Proposition
I : Arguments do not need to be clear.
II : Inconsistencies in an argument cause us to accept its conclusion.
Both I and II are true.
Only I is true.
Only II is true.
Both I and II are not true.
Which is true about the attached passage?
Doing amateur online campaigns to fix the problems of specific communities is useless. First, most online campaigns only aim at informing people about the problem. You see on Instagram and TikTok contents that do not have a way of converting awareness into actions. On the other hand, targeting social media audience that care about the problem or have the ability to help can be expensive. This is because every time you add a category like location, gender, or keyword, you will have to pay more.
The last statement is the conclusion.
Two propositions are joint premises.
There are two intermediate conclusions.
The passage is not an argument.
According to the passage, who should ban smart phones?
1)Teenagers today are finding it hard to study, and plenty of factors have been mentioned explaining why students' scores, skills, and even behaviors are sliding down. 2)Smartphones have become cheaper and are everywhere, including in almost every student's hands. 3)It has become necessary that schools should ban students from using smartphones for three reasons. 4)First, too much screen time disrupts the students' life. 5)Too much use results in a lack of sleep and feeling tired and sleepy during learning time. 6)Second, social media on smartphones harms the student socially and psychologically. 7)'Smartphones have prevented students from interacting with other teens and family members, which results in slow emotional growth. 8)On the other hand, others argue that banning is not the answer but rather teaching the students responsible use of smartphones. 9)However, this is hard to do when notifications and alerts make smartphones very addictive for young minds to resist. 10)Therefore, schools should not allow students to use smartphones.
Schools
Parents
Governments
Students themselves
This sentence introduces the reader to the author's position while not giving the main point or conclusion yet.
1)Teenagers today are finding it hard to study, and plenty of factors have been mentioned explaining why students' scores, skills, and even behaviors are sliding down. 2)Smartphones have become cheaper and are everywhere, including in almost every student's hands. 3)It has become necessary that schools should ban students from using smartphones for three reasons. 4)First, too much screen time disrupts the students' life. 5)Too much use results in a lack of sleep and feeling tired and sleepy during learning time. 6)Second, social media on smartphones harms the student socially and psychologically. 7)'Smartphones have prevented students from interacting with other teens and family members, which results in slow emotional growth. 8)On the other hand, others argue that banning is not the answer but rather teaching the students responsible use of smartphones. 9)However, this is hard to do when notifications and alerts make smartphones very addictive for young minds to resist. 10)Therefore, schools should not allow students to use smartphones.
Sentence 2
Sentence 4
Sentence 1
Sentence 3
Which sentence brings up the opposite perspective or side of the argument?
1)Teenagers today are finding it hard to study, and plenty of factors have been mentioned explaining why students' scores, skills, and even behaviors are sliding down. 2)Smartphones have become cheaper and are everywhere, including in almost every student's hands. 3)It has become necessary that schools should ban students from using smartphones for three reasons. 4)First, too much screen time disrupts the students' life. 5)Too much use results in a lack of sleep and feeling tired and sleepy during learning time. 6)Second, social media on smartphones harms the student socially and psychologically. 7)'Smartphones have prevented students from interacting with other teens and family members, which results in slow emotional growth. 8)On the other hand, others argue that banning is not the answer but rather teaching the students responsible use of smartphones. 9)However, this is hard to do when notifications and alerts make smartphones very addictive for young minds to resist. 10)Therefore, schools should not allow students to use smartphones.
Sentence 7
Sentence 9
Sentence 8
Sentence 10
Which sentence manages/attacks the opposite perspective?
1)Teenagers today are finding it hard to study, and plenty of factors have been mentioned explaining why students' scores, skills, and even behaviors are sliding down. 2)Smartphones have become cheaper and are everywhere, including in almost every student's hands. 3)It has become necessary that schools should ban students from using smartphones for three reasons. 4)First, too much screen time disrupts the students' life. 5)Too much use results in a lack of sleep and feeling tired and sleepy during learning time. 6)Second, social media on smartphones harms the student socially and psychologically. 7)'Smartphones have prevented students from interacting with other teens and family members, which results in slow emotional growth. 8)On the other hand, others argue that banning is not the answer but rather teaching the students responsible use of smartphones. 9)However, this is hard to do when notifications and alerts make smartphones very addictive for young minds to resist. 10)Therefore, schools should not allow students to use smartphones.
Sentence 4
Sentence 6
Sentence 7
Sentence 9
Which is not true regarding the main reasons/subconclusions of the passage?
1)Teenagers today are finding it hard to study, and plenty of factors have been mentioned explaining why students' scores, skills, and even behaviors are sliding down. 2)Smartphones have become cheaper and are everywhere, including in almost every student's hands. 3)It has become necessary that schools should ban students from using smartphones for three reasons. 4)First, too much screen time disrupts the students' life. 5)Too much use results in a lack of sleep and feeling tired and sleepy during learning time. 6)Second, social media on smartphones harms the student socially and psychologically. 7)'Smartphones have prevented students from interacting with other teens and family members, which results in slow emotional growth. 8)On the other hand, others argue that banning is not the answer but rather teaching the students responsible use of smartphones. 9)However, this is hard to do when notifications and alerts make smartphones very addictive for young minds to resist. 10)Therefore, schools should not allow students to use smartphones.
Sentence 10 is a subconclusion as well.
The third main reason is alerts and notifications are so addictive that responsible use of smartphones will be very difficult for teenagers.
