Gr 12 study material- Author's Claim

An author's central argument in their writing is the _____.

• claim

• evidence

• supporting details

• reasons

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

Which of the following statements does not contain a claim?

• Indiana is the best state in the United States of America.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.

• The study of reptiles is called "herpetology."

• The temperature in this room is not comfortable.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Which of the following statements are not evidence?

• Over 95% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year.

• Middle-School students should have daily recess time.

• When surveyed, 98% of snack-food eaters responded that Twinkies were their favorite snack.

• The population of Evansville, Indiana has fallen by 15% in the past five years.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The statement, "Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world." is _____.

• a claim

• evidence

• valid

• invalid

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

(Select two answer options) To be categorized as argumentative or persuasive, a text must consist of _____ and _____.

• claim(s)

• evidence

• body paragraphs

• a conclusion

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

(True or False) Claims are things that can be proven.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

(True or False) Facts can be proven.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which is an example of a strong claim?

• Rock music is the best.

• Drake is better than Tupac because I listen to him more often.

• The music industry has taken a downfall, with artists copying each other and lack of vocabulary.

• Mariah Carey is better than Beyonce because she is the oldest.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

When Kylie wore her new Fenty by Rhianna to her party she felt ____________________.

Which word below has a positive connotation?

• glamourous

• gaudy

• nice

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What is a logical fallacy?

• Facts that can be proven true.
• Parts of an argument that support a claim.
• Parts of an argument that purposefully mislead the audience to persuade them.
• Opinions that are put into place to support a claim

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5