Argumentative Unit pre-test
Authored by Becky Rients
English
7th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct definition of a CLAIM
The main idea, belief, opinion, or message. It is the focus of the entire argument.
A specific reason that supports the claim. It explains WHY the claim is true or correct.
Specific facts, quotations,or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.
The opposite of your argument.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct definition of a REASON/SUBCLAIM?
The opposite of your argument.
A specific reason that supports the claim.
This is the main idea, belief, opinion, or message.
Specific facts, quotations, or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct definition of EVIDENCE?
This is the main idea, belief, opinion, or message.
Specific facts, quotations, or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.
The opposite of your argument.
A specific reason that supports the claim.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct definition for OPPOSING VIEWPOINT?
Specific facts, quotations, or summary from a text that prove and support each subclaim.
A specific reason that supports the claim.
This is the main idea, belief, opinion, or message.
The opposite of your argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.SL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Crop circles around the world were created by extraterrestrials.
Claim
Reason
Evidence
Opposing Viewpoint
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Crop circles have been reported since 1678.
Claim
Reason
Evidence
Opposing Viewpoint
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Some people believe that humans actually create crop circles.
Claim
Reason
Evidence
Opposing Viewpoint
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