ENG 7- Why Exploring the Ocean is Mankind's Next Giant Leap

What do oceans provide us with?

• oxygen

• climate regulation

• food

• all of the above

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CCSS.W.7.1B

"Either the city should provide recycling bins or throw out the Recycling Act" is an example of:

• Either/Or Fallacy

• Circular Reasoning

• Over generalization

• Tone

A generalization that is too broad is called:

• Either/Or Fallacy

• Tone

• Over generalization

• Circular

What is one of the author's reasons which support his claim?

• We have a golden egg opportunity.

• pressing need to explore space

• A golden opportunity and a pressing need to explore space

• Golden opportunity and a pressing need to explore the ocean.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

Repeating an idea rather than providing evidence is an example of ______________ logical fallacy.

• Either/Or

• Circular Reasoning

• Over generalization

• Evidence

What is the author's tone throughout the text?

• Highly optimistic and urgent

• sad and depressing

• Blah! Blah! Blah!

• Angry and Tyrannical

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CCSS.L.7.5D

A _____ ____ is an error in reasoning that often starts with a false assumption or mistaken beliefs.

• claim

• logical fallacy

• counterargument

• evidence

How would you best identify the author's CLAIM of this text?

• Space exploration is better than Ocean exploration is is a wrong answer

• Ocean exploration will lead to discoveries and innovations

• Let's go to space!

• Ocean exploration is better than space exploration is a wrong answer

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

How would you best define a COUNTERCLAIM?

• reasons and evidence given to disprove an opposing viewpoint.

• facts, examples, quotations

• writer's position on an issue or problem

• writer's opinion

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CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

Which of the following is the best example of a CLAIM?

• facts, examples, quotations

• logical statements that explain an action or belief

• the writer's position on an issue or problem

• an error in reasoning