RI 6.8 - Author's arguments

Which statement best summarizes the author's argument that there needs to be more collaboration between all parties in editing yearbooks?

• School authorities need the freedom to practice censorship upon the content of yearbooks.

• School authorities are obligated to remove objectionable material from yearbooks to protect their students.

• School authorities should work together with students to delete objectionable material from yearbooks.

• School authorities should not censor school yearbooks because it limits students' rights and creativity.

The author defends their claim by mentioning the First Amendment, what purpose does this reference serve?

• to explain why yearbooks should be censored by school authorities

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

• to point out why yearbook censorship is a controversial topic

• to emphasize the problem of objectionable school materials

Examining hip hop songs in class can help teachers identify more closely with their students' interests, cultures, and life experiences. The subject matter or lyrics of some hip-hop songs may be objectionable, but teachers can find plenty of acceptable options to explore.

What claim does the author make to support their argument that hip hop should be taught in literature classes?

• Hip hop is more interesting than classic poetry.

• Lyrics for songs can teach students life lessons.

• Teachers can better relate to their students' experiences.

• Students can learn to write hip hop lyrics.

A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

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CCSS.RI.5.4

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
• Empirical Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.

• True
• False

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CCSS.L.3.1G

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• 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.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

• Air is matter.
• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?

• Air is matter.
• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.
• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1