Idea Chunk - claims, evidence and explanation

Idea Chunk - claims, evidence and explanation

8th - 9th Grade

16 Qs

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Idea Chunk - claims, evidence and explanation

Idea Chunk - claims, evidence and explanation

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Quiz

English

8th - 9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Matthew Galvez

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three colors that match up with the parts of an Idea Chunk paragraph?  Make sure the order is correct too!
red, green and orange
yellow, green and red
green then orange then red

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the red color signify (mean) in an Idea Chunk? 
when the evidence starts
the claim
the text evidence with citation
any explanation of evidence to support a claim

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can a claim be located in BOTH a thesis statement AND any topic sentence of a supporting paragraph? 
no
yes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Can a claim be used in narrative writing, argumentative writing and expository writing? 
only  in argumentative and narrative writing is a claim used
all three formal styles use claims
only argumentative writing
narrative writing so long as transition words are used

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

what is the difference between a claim in an argumentative paragraph / essay AND an expository paragraph / essay? 
nothing they are both claims
only the expository claim takes a position
only the expository paragraph claim sets out a main idea
expository paragraphs claim explains a main idea and an argumentative claim takes a position on an issue

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main thing you are trying to do in an argumentative essay or paragraph? 
arguing to persuade an audience to do something
explain something 
tell a story

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be another way to think of a claim for expository writing? 
a main idea to be explained
an argument
a breakfast food

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