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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Spaying and neutering is the appropriate thing for pet owners to do.Evidence: Spayed and neutered pets don't produce offspring that may end up in shelters or become strays.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Pet  owners have a responsibility not to burden shelters or the community at large.
• On average, spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier lives.

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Tori is an exceptionally organized person.Evidence: Last month, Tori flawlessly prepared and served a meal for thirty guests.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Tori also takes cooking courses at the community college
• Only an organized person can successfully manage such a project

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CCSS.RI.8.8

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Jonah should not be allowed to babysit his younger sister.Evidence: Jonah easily loses patience with her.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Jonah is only twelve and has virtually no experience with babysitting
• Patience is a crucial characteristic in someone providing childcare

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Parents should not give their young children access to televisions, tablets, or similar devices.Evidence: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of two have no screen time.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics is a trusted source for recommendations about raising healthy children
• Older children should similarly have little to no screen time

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Businesses accrue productivity gains when they allow their employees to telecommute.Evidence: Studies have shown that those who work from home put in longer hours.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Telecommuters' longer hours are reflective of greater productivity
• Offering telecommuting also allows companies to attract better employees: those who are the most productive.

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Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Lucky is a good dog.Evidence: Lucky consistently follows her master's commands.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Good dogs are obedient
• Lucky is playful and affectionate

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A student's essay makes this claim.To improve student performance, boys and girls should be separated in schools.Which sentence introduces a more appropriate counterclaim?

• Some might respond that separating students by gender reinforces stereotypes.
• Some might respond that separating students by gender reinforces stereotypes

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A student's essay makes this claim.Labor unions work to protect their members' rights and should be encouraged.Which sentence introduces a more appropriate counterclaim?

• Of course, labor unions often charge their members high dues, which actually decreases workers' net earnings.
• Of course, the union membership rate in the U.S. is lower than ever, currently at about half of what it was two decades ago.

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A student's essay makes this claim.To protect their citizens from offensive material, governments should be able to censor online content.Which sentence introduces a more appropriate counterclaim?

• Some may believe that offensive materials will always exist, so governments should not be expected to protect citizens from them
• Some may believe that giving the government the power to censor online information sets a dangerous precedent for infringement upon citizens' rights.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A student's essay makes this claim.Graffiti is a valid form of art and should be appreciated as such.Which sentence introduces a more appropriate counterclaim?

• Conventional wisdom holds that graffiti is a defacement of public property
• Conventional wisdom holds that graffiti can be painted over or scrubbed away

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B