Claims

Front

Parents should limit screen time for their children.

Back

Good Claim

Front

Should students be allowed to chew gum in class?

Back

Good Claim

Front

Should parents use grounding as a punishment?

Back

Bad Claim

Front

An author's central argument in their writing is the _____. Options: claim, evidence, supporting details, reasons

Back

claim

Front

Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?

• Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.
• The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."
• The temperature in this room is not comfortable.

Back

The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."

Front

Which of the following statements are not evidence?

Over 95% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year.

,

Middle-School students should have daily recess time.

,

When surveyed, 98% of snack-food eaters responded that Twinkies were their favorite snack.

,

The population of Evansville, Indiana has fallen by 15% in the past five years.

Back

Middle-School students should have daily recess time.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

The statement, "Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world." is _____.

Back

a claim

Front

That statement, "As of 2016, Coca-Cola sold its products to citizens in 90% of the countries in the world; Pepsi sold to the second highest percentage, at 75%." is _____.

Back

evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the purpose or function of REASONING in an argument?

Back

It provides an explanation and a link for each piece of evidence you use in an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Which of the following is an example of REASONING? Options: Deborah is a good parent., Deborah is a bad parent., She lets her daughter stay out all night., Deborah is being irresponsible by not keeping track of her daughter. She is a bad parent because she's not making sure her daughter is safe.

Back

Deborah is being irresponsible by not keeping track of her daughter. She is a bad parent because she's not making sure her daughter is safe.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1