Argumentative Research Review

Which transitional word or phrase would provide the BEST transition between sentences? "There is certainly a place for e-readers. E-readers are useful when travelling."

• Regardless,
• Notwithstanding,
• For instance, 
• Subsequently,

An essay that attempts to convince readers to think, feel, or act a certain way is a ...

• Persuasive essay
• Narrative essay
• Response to literature
• Modern myth

Which sentence is intended to influence the reader's opinion?

• Smith-Cotton High School services any student, grades 9-12, living within the Sedalia 200 District.
• Smith-Cotton High School features some of the best and most caring teachers in the state.
• The high school was constructed seven years ago partially using funds raised through a tax increase. 
• The high school features geothermal heating and cooling that allows the building to be more energy efficient.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How should the following sentence be rewritten to avoid gender bias?
"A fireman is trained to help if he sees a fire."

• Firemen are trained to help if a fire is seen.
• Firefighters are trained to help if they see a fire.
• A firefighter is trained to help if s/he sees a fire.
• A fireman is trained to help if he or she sees a fire.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

The best resource for information on ancient warfare would probably be...

• An article in Smithsonian magazine titled "The Shang Dynasty."
• A web site titled "The Influence of Early Chinese Dynasties on Modern Warfare"
• An interview with a United States Marine
• A documentary about early, agricultural China

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Carol needs to write a research paper for zoology. She decides to write about the respiratory system of earthworms. After conducting some research, she finds a limited about of information. Before continuing, Carol should consider...

•  locating reliable sources.
• Broadening the topic
• Creating an outline
• Developing a thesis

A student is reading claims on the Internet about the effectiveness of seatbelts. Which organization would MOST LIKELY include evaluations about the accuracy of the claims posted on its website?

• The American Automobile Manufacturers Association
•  The American Insurance Association
• The National Safety Council
•  The National Automobile Dealers Association

Kayla wants to write a research paper on the advantages and disadvantages of solar power. Which source would BEST help her address her topic?

• a book entitled “Inside a Solar Panel Cell”
•  a television documentary on the development of solar power
• a website for an electric company that uses solar power
• a magazine article entitled “Should We Use Solar Power?”

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following key words would yield the MOST direct Internet search for information on the migration of monarch butterflies and their hibernation in  oyamel fir trees?

• Oyamel fir trees
• Insect migration North America
• Monarch butterflies Mexico
• Monarch butterfly hibernation sites Mexico

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Which of the following is NOT a part of the counterclaim paragraph?

• Topic sentence acknowledging the opposing argument.
• A rebuttal that explains why the writer's thesis is still correct.
• Evidence that supports the opposing argument.
• A call to action that tells readers how to think, feel or act.