Arguments Practice 2

What is the author's claim?

• Everyone should not miss out on the experience of riding a roller coaster.

• Roller coasters are the greatest ride.

• Roller coasters aren't as scary as people think.

• People should travel to the best roller coasters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What reason does the author identify to support the claim that people should ride a roller coaster?

• Riding a roller coaster can teach you a lot about physics.

• Riding a roller coaster can benefit your health.

• Riding a roller coaster gives you a sense of freedom.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

Select the evidence that the author provides for the following supporting claim: riding a roller coaster can have a positive effect on your health.

• Riding a roller coaster is a good way to build endurance.

• Riding a roller has been shown to help people with asthma.

• Riding a roller coaster can increase your heart rate like in exercising.

• Riding a roller coaster creates a positive type of stress that is good for your health.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

What does this paragraph do?

• It gives background information on the history of roller coasters.

• It explains why roller coasters are better than bungee jumping.

• It explains why some people might not enjoy roller coasters.

• It summarizes the author's main claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

By explaining why some people would not like riding a roller coaster, the author is addressing the

• claim

• rebuttal

• opposing claim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

Explains why the opposing claim is wrong

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Statistics

• Reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1C

A type of evidence where the author interviews a specific person who has knowledge in a related field.

• Statistic

• Anecdote

• Survey Results

• Expert Opinions

The author's main point that they are arguing in an essay

• Claim

• Opposing Claim

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

Facts that support an opinion

• Opposing Claim

• Claim

• Evidence

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.9A

A type of evidence that is a personal story

• Statistics

• Anecdote

• Research Results

• Rebuttal