Argumentative Texts

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Argumentative text

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a text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion

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What is the best evidence to support the claim that going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous? Options: "you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays", "Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, and wear sunglasses.", "Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous.", "extremely sunburnt"

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"you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"

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What is the author's claim about going out in the sun?

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Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

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Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that students should have sports class in middle school?

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Research shows that sports increase student interest in school

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Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens?

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"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."

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The _______ is the opinion that the author gives in an argumentative text. Options: claim, evidence, facts, support

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claim

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What is evidence?

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Information from the text that proves or supports the speaker's claim

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What is a fact?

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Something that actually exists and can be proven true

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth of something

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What is the author's claim in this paragraph? Options: Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea, Moving Halloween to a Saturday is not a good idea, Parents worry about their kids, Families like to sleep in.

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Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea.