Argumentative Text

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement the author is trying to prove, usually supported by evidence.

Front

Counterclaim

Back

The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim

Front

What is the best evidence to support the claim that going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Front

What is the author's claim regarding sun exposure?

Back

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

Front

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

Back

Research shows that sports increase student interest in school

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

The evidence below best matches which claim? -Teachers often stay late at work, plan and grade student work at home and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.- Options: Teachers respect students, Teachers work very hard, Teachers are very knowledgeable, Teachers are very important.

Back

Teachers work very hard.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

a credible or believable source

Back

reliable source

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

The author's position is-

Back

The author believes that the cost of drilling is too high and will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

Is this Credibility, Logic, or Emotion: "If you have an upset stomach, heartburn, or diarrhea then you need Pepto Bismol!"

Back

Logic

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5