Parents should be fined when their children bully because it will send a message. Some say It is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and go to school. Despite this, thirteen million kids are bullied each year and something needs to be done. The fines will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home. Which sentence is the counterclaim?

Some say it is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and go to school.

Despite this, thirteen million kids are bullied each year and something needs to be done.

The fines will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.

Parents should be fined when their children bully because it will send a message.

How do you know evidence is taken from the text?

You simply state it is from the text, but do not use quotes

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Jonah should not be allowed to babysit his younger sister.Evidence: Jonah easily loses patience with her.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

Patience is a crucial characteristic in someone providing childcare

Jonah is only twelve and has virtually no experience with babysitting

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Parents should not give their young children access to televisions, tablets, or similar devices.Evidence: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of two have no screen time.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

The American Academy of Pediatrics is a trusted source for recommendations about raising healthy children

Older children should similarly have little to no screen time

A student's essay makes this claim.To protect their citizens from offensive material, governments should be able to censor online content.Which sentence introduces a more appropriate counterclaim?

Some may believe that giving the government the power to censor online information sets a dangerous precedent for infringement upon citizens' rights.

Some may believe that offensive materials will always exist, so governments should not be expected to protect citizens from them

A student's essay makes this claim.People should not spend time on social networking sites because such activity can make them feel more isolated.Which sentence introduces a more appropriate counterclaim?

Some might respond that social networking sites provide the opportunity to stay in touch with friends and family who are not nearby

Some might respond that millions of people use social networking sites, so the activity must not cause feelings of isolation

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Homework should not be mere busy work.Evidence: Some studies have found that excessive homework creates unnecessary stress for students. Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

Well-being is an important aspect of a student's life

Homework should require creativity, critical thinking, or analytical skills

Which sentence states a fact?

Dry Valleys, Antarctica, is the driest place on Earth, followed by Arica, Chile

The cold, sunless winter months in Dry Valleys, Antarctica, are unbearable

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What is evidence?

Information that ties your claim to your warrant.

Information that disproves your claim.

Information that supports your claim.

Information that supports your warrant.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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The writer's position on an issue

claim

counterclaim

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background

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My doctor told me to eat less sugar as it can cause health issues later in life.

Summer is the best season.

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There are many more fun activities to do in the summer.

What is a claim?

What is evidence?

The writer's position on an issue

a(n) ______________ is a position on an issue that is supported with reasons/claims and evidence.

Any information that helps prove a claim.

Statements that address or recognize opposing viewpoints.

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