Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

School uniforms can be ordered online .

The claim: video games are helpful. An example of a counterargument would be:

violent video games increase your heart rate in a negative way

video games improve coordination

video games might also help improve visual skills

video games can be used to simulate trainings for soldiers

Practice: Arguments

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8th Grade

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RI.8.1, RL.11-12.6, RI. 9-10.6

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is the writer's position on an issue or problem called?

claim

evidence

counterargument

setting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What do you call any material that serves to prove a claim?

support

claim

counterargument

rebuttal

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which one is an example of a counterargument?

My parents say I don't need more allowance, but they don't realize what my expenses are.

I need a larger allowance.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which one is an example of a reason to support a claim?

I need a larger allowance because I don't have enough money for lunch or transportation.

I need a larger allowance.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What are statements or pieces of evidence that back up your opinion

audience

opinion

fact

support

Which one is NOT an author's purpose?

Persuade

Inform

Entertain

Evaluate

Which of these is an OPINION?

42% of middle school students have a phone.

The speed limit should be over 60 within city limits.

School starts at 7:45 each morning.

I read 37 books in 2016.

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Practice: Arguments

12 questions

What is the writer's position on an issue or problem called?

What do you call any material that serves to prove a claim?

Which one is an example of a counterargument?

Which one is an example of a reason to support a claim?

What are statements or pieces of evidence that back up your opinion

Which one is NOT an author's purpose?

Which of these is an OPINION?

a claim or a statement supported by reasons and evidence

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

_{Claim: Drake is a talented musician}
^{What type of evidence is...}
Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.

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Practice: Arguments

12 questions

What is the writer's position on an issue or problem called?

What do you call any material that serves to prove a claim?

Which one is an example of a counterargument?

Which one is an example of a reason to support a claim?

What are statements or pieces of evidence that back up your opinion

Which one is NOT an author's purpose?

Which of these is an OPINION?

a claim or a statement supported by reasons and evidence

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

Claim: Drake is a talented musicianWhat type of evidence is...Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.

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_{Claim: Drake is a talented musician}
^{What type of evidence is...}
Drake has sold over forty million albums worldwide.