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RI3.8 Analyzing an Argument

Authored by Kendall Spurr

English

6th - 9th Grade

CCSS covered

Used 15+ times

RI3.8 Analyzing an Argument
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is an author's claim?

an author's name

an author's credentials

an author's main point

an author's evidence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What does it mean to trace an author's argument?

Identify the author's claim and evidence

Identify where the paragraphs start and end

Identify and underline the author's story

Identify and underline vocabulary words

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following shows sound reasoning?

You should eat chocolate because I like chocolate.

You should eat chocolate because it has health benefits.

You should eat chocolate because the sky is blue.

You should eat chocolate because I told you so.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is irrelevant evidence for the claim that school should get rid of sports?

Canceling sports saves money that can be used to improve learning.

Canceling sports leaves more time for school work and homework.

Canceling sports prevents students from getting injured.

Canceling sports would be bad because I like sports.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What is a counter-argument?

when an argue is about numbers

when an argument doesn't make sense

when an argument brings up the opposite view

when an argument causes someone to change views

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

Statistic

Short Story

Opinion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is the strongest evidence?

Rumors

Expert Quote

Short Story

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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