TRUE OR FALSE?
A CLAIM SHOULD BE BASED SOLELY ON PERSONAL PREFERENCE. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which of these statements best describes the purpose of transitional words?

• They create a clear connection between a reason and its supporting evidence.
• They add more descriptive detail to the claim’s supporting evidence.
• They clarify how the writer feels about the claim being made in the essay.
• They identify the reasons being used to support the writer's claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A strong claim needs to 

• consider all positions of an argument.
• be based on an emotional response.
• respond directly to the writing prompt.
• argue for and against something.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of these sentences most needs to be revised to create a polite tone?

• Our national parks are a treasure that the American people need to maintain.
• They attract millions of visitors to our country every year and generate a significant amount of income.
• Our national parks are bigger and better than the parks of any other country.
• Parks, such as the Everglades, are home to an abundance of fascinating vegetation and wildlife.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Read this excerpt from an argumentative essay:
One explanation for why the national parks are so important is that they provide many Americans with the opportunity to experience wildlife in its natural habitat. Every major city in the United States has a zoo, which is great, but how much more significant is the sight of a brown bear in its natural setting rather than in a cage? A trip to a park like Yellowstone National Park may be the only chance a youngster from a place like New York City or Chicago will have to behold such a sight. If we, the American people, were to lose places like Yellowstone, it would be a travesty.
Where in an argumentative essay does this excerpt belong?

• in the opening
• in the body, as a reason
• in the body, addressing a counterclaim
• in the closing

While revising the draft for an argumentative essay, the writer should check for

• a strong claim, good reasons, and evidence from credible sources.
• a strong claim, one good supporting reason, and a credible source.
• a strong claim, credible reasons, and one good piece of evidence.
• a strong claim, strong reasons, and evidence from one credible source.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of these sentences has the most polite tone?

• Letting corporations manage our landmarks and put their logos on them is a horrible idea.
• Corporate logos will make everything look very tacky and make it look like everything is for sale.
• If you do not want to maintain our landmarks, it means you do not have pride in this country.
• Maintaining our landmarks with public funds is an effective way to show that we have pride in our nation.

Which of these websites is the most reputable (CREDIBLE)?

• Twitter.com
• Ratchetpeoplemeet.com
• Tumblr.com
• USA.gov

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

An academic website, such as the Harvard Review Online, is reputable, because

• the content is written by its readers.
• the content is published online and in print.
• the content is written and checked by experts.
• the content is reviewed by college students.

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

TRUE OR FALSE?
A strong argument addresses counterclaims, while a weak argument only addresses one side of the issue.

• TRUE
• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B