Pre Assessment

What is an authors' claim?

• The theme

• The main idea

• A way the author presents his/her position on a topic

• An indisputable fact

What is a reason?

• Ideas to support the claim

• An argument

• Facts to support the claim

• A debate

What is evidence?

• An argument

• Ideas to support the authors claim

• Unsupported reasons

• Facts to support the authors claim

Which is an example of a claim?

• I want Mcdonalds

• Students should be paid to go to school

• Horses, dogs, and cats

• Mom and I went to the park

What is an example of a reason for this claim: A cat would be perfect for the family

• A cat would make me feel less alone

• A cat is fluffy

• Cats eat mice

• A cat would be perfect for the family

What is an example of a evidence for this claim: A cat would be perfect for the family

• A cat would be perfect for the family

• Pets teach responsibility

• A cat would make me feel less alone

• Cats eat mice

What is a civic responsibility?

• Helping the community by participating in a constructive manner

• taking care of your dog

• Not stopping at a stoplight

• Spending the night at your friend's house

Why is being a good citizen important?

• It helps our environment

• It keeps us safe

• It makes our society better

• All of the above

What is an example of a civic responsibility?

• Voting

• Picking up litter

• Following laws

• All of the above

What is the most effective way to get your point across?

• Complaining and arguing

• A claim with reasons an evidence

• Yelling and throwing something

• Fighting with your sibling