Author's argument

What is the definition of bias?

• determining the author's perspective

• showing favoritism or prejudice towards something or someone

• listing the reasons for an argument

• providing accurate information

An attempt to persuade others to agree with an idea is called

• an opinion

• evidence

• an argument

• an agreement

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Information used to support a claim such as facts, examples, expert testimony, and statistics is called

• evidence

• opinion

• definitions

• puns

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Every claim must be accompanied by at least one reason. What is a reason?

• a very strong feeling, rather than facts, to persuade

• facts and statistics found in research

• quoting an expert in the field to support a claim

• a general statement that supports the author's claim

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Which statement is not a claim?

• North Carolina has the best beaches in the United States.

• Twinkies taste better than any other snack cake because of its texture and creamy filling,

• The Coronavirus is a serious illness, but only 40 people in the United States have died from it.

• People should not buy pets from pet stores. They should rescue a pet from the Humane Society.

Claim: Video games are helpful. Which statement would be the counterclaim?

• Video games can be used to simulate training for soldiers.

• Violent video games increase the heart rate in a negative way.

• Video games improve hand/eye coordination.

• Video games increase visual skills.

Claim: Beyoncé is a talented musician.

Evidence: She has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide.

What type of evidence is this?

• personal opinion

• expert opinion

• facts/statistics

• sample

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Zoos keep animals safe. Zoos are a place where animals are protected. They cannot be killed by people, or killed by predators. Animals should be kept in zoos, because they provide educational help for kids to learn about animals, without the risk of injury to themselves or the animals. Also some animals are endangered and are better off kept in zoos with a safe, protected environment without being hurt by their predators.

What is the author’s claim?

• Zoos are not the best place for animals.

• Predators can attack animals in the zoo.

• Zoos are beneficial to animals and children.

• Animals should only be in a zoo as a last resort.

Plastic straws may help you drink without spilling, but the long-term costs are too high. Americans use 500 million drinking straws each day. When they are thrown away, they pollute our landfills and oceans. Marine animals sometimes mistake the plastic for food. There’s a viral video on YouTube that shows a turtle with a straw stuck up its nose! It’s okay for people to be attached to using straws, but there are good alternatives to plastic ones. People can buy paper or steel straws to carry with them. And many cities across the U.S. have restricted the use of plastic straws unless a person requests one. Passing more laws to ban plastic straws will not solve the problem, but it is a good

first step.

What is the author's claim?

• Plastic straws are bad for the environment.

• YouTube has excellent videos.

• All straws should be banned .

• Turtles have learned how to use straws.

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim that middle school students should be required to wear uniforms?

• Uniforms for private school students can cost up to $100.00.

• School uniforms can easily be ordered online.

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

• Students feel that wearing their own clothes gives them the chance to show their individuality and their style.

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