Which line below is the author's claim or argument?

Authorities should not ruin this treasure by censoring yearbooks....

A yearbook is a special collection of memories that will be treasured by students for decades.

However some schools authorities insist on dictating what students can include in yearbooks.

Teachers often remove articles & images they feel are inappropriate.

Why does the author mention the First Amendment in the article?

to support the idea that students have a right to express themselves.

to explain why yearbooks should be censored by school authorities

to point out why yearbook censorship is a controversial topic

to emphasize the importance of censoring all school materials.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

California is the best state in the USA.

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

I went to see Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet recently. It was very good, and it led me to read up on Shakespeare, to find out who he was. Based on what I read, I have concluded that William Shakespeare could not possibly have written all of the plays that people say he did. For one thing, there are 37 of them, and most are very long! Just as it seems unlikely that a composer could write 37 full-length symphonies, it does not seem possible that one person could have written all those plays. For another thing, he supposedly wrote comedies, tragedies, and history plays. Each one of these is a totally different type of story. How could one person be so good at writing all three types? It seems as impossible as a novelist who is good at writing mystery novels, but also writes great science fiction stories and biographies. What are the chances of that? Finally, the fancy poetic language in the plays sounds like someone very educated wrote them. However, historians have determined that Shakespeare never went to college. He might have been smart, but he did not get an advanced education. For all of the above reasons, Shakespeare could not have written all of the plays people think he did. He probably wrote some of them but had help from a well-educated friend or a teacher. I wonder what that person would think today if he or she knew that Shakespeare got all the credit. Paragraph 4 (For all the above reasons...) mainly tries to persuade readers that

Shakespeare was not educated enough to write the plays.

William Shakespeare never actually went to college.

Shakespeare wrote plays using a fancy, poetic language.

William Shakespeare was quite smart and well educated.

For another thing, he supposedly wrote comedies, tragedies, and history plays. Each one of these is a totally different type of story. How could one person be so good at writing all three types? It seems as impossible as a novelist who is good at writing mystery novels, but also writes great science fiction stories and biographies. What are the chances of that? Finally, the fancy poetic language in the plays sounds like someone very educated wrote them. However, historians have determined that Shakespeare never went to college. He might have been smart, but he did not get an advanced education. In these paragraphs, the author supports the claim that Shakespeare could not have written all his plays by

comparing it to other unlikely situations

clearly stating that it could not be possible

presenting numbers and facts as proof

giving evidence from Shakespeare experts

“The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in. Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art. Most museums have “free days,” but these are usually only one or two days a month. If you’ve ever attended one of these, you know they are jam packed with people. It is hard to even see the exhibits when crammed into a room like sardines in a can! The thing is, people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city. In addition, museums are supported by arts organizations and individual donors. They do not need to charge the public a hefty sum as well. They should be free for everyone, all the time. Which of the following evidence would support the author’s claim that“ people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city”?

Examples of the fees people who live in cities must pay

A comparison showing which cities are the most expensive

Testimony from someone who cannot afford museum admission

An interview with someone who thinks museums should be free

Reality TV shows are very popular right now, but I cannot understand why. They are a waste of time and should be replaced with more worthwhile programs. You could get just as much value from placing a camera in a friend’s home. You could witness the family’s daily conversations and all the problems they deal with. Would that be a productive use of your time? No, because there would be nothing educational about it. It would also be mostly boring and not very entertaining. I believe there’s so much reality TV because networks don’t want to hire good writers to create something really worth watching. These programs are not creative. They just show life as it is, and you can get that without turning on the TV. Reality TV has nowhere near the value of other types of shows. For instance, a good comedy has a clever script and is creative and entertaining. Reality TV has no script. It is just people living their lives. I sincerely hope these shows are a fad that will soon pass. They are an insult to the viewer’s intelligence. In this passage, the author is mainly trying to persuade readers that

Life is more interesting than TV.

6th hour: Evaluating Author's Claims: Pre-Test

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30 sec • 1 pt

Every argument begins with one of these.

claim

reason

evidence

explanation

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"Experts" are an authoritative source of information that can be used as what in an argument?

evidence

claim

reason

explanation

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is evidence relevant?

it relates to and supports the claim

it is a fact, not an opinion

it is supported by experts or statistics

it offers a believable example

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

__________is the opposing claim; the other side

Counter-claim

Rebuttal

Conclusion

Claim

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a well-written piece of evidence that proves students should be required to take a Foreign Language?

You will learn another language.

Waste of time

There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school.

Learning anothe rlanguage improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the author's argument or claim?

Hip-hop should be taught as literature.

Hip-Hop is a form of poetry.

Hip-Hop is not appropriate in the classroom.

None of these

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the second reason the author gives to support the claim that hip-hop should be taught in literature?

Hip-hop is more interesting than classic poetry.

Lyrics for hip-hop songs can teach student life-lessons

Teachers can better relate to their student's experiences

Students can learn to write hip-hop lyrics.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.8

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