Unit 1 Review - Humanities Seminar

Which of the following is NOT a criteria for a strong summary?

• Be Objective

• Reconstruct the argument

• State your opinion

• Have strong transitions

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the author's position on the subject at hand?

• Claim

• Overall Argument

• Counterclaim

• Reasoning

What is a specific point in an author's argument?

• Overall argument

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What should EVIDENCE do?

• Support the claim

• Prove the claim is true

• Show what the author believes

• Both A and B

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a counterclaim?

• A disagreement the reader has with the author

• An alternate or opposing claim

• A reason why the author is wrong

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim that dogs are better than cats?

• "I like dogs better than cats."

• "Cats are more likely to run and hide when faced with trouble. On the other hand, most dogs will instinctively protect their owners and their territory."

• "Only one breed that was among the five most popular breeds in 1934— the Beagle — still remains in the top five today."

• "Dogs keep you safer than cats."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim that reading is important?

• "Many people I know love to read and say that reading is important."

• "Teachers like Ms. Marciniak and Ms. Herrera believe reading is important."

• "When we read, not only are we improving memory and empathy, but research has shown that it makes us feel better and more positive too."

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Select the best transition word.

The more one reads, the better one will do in school. ____________ it is essential for success.

• Finally,

• On the other hand,

• Besides,

• Clearly,

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Select the best transition word for the following:

Dogs give better protection than cats. ___________, dogs are more friendly than cats.

• Especially

• Additionally

• Whereas

• Previously

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Select the best transition word for the following:

All students must first go to their lockers. ____________, they must go to class.

• Undoubtedly

• Also

• Alternatively

• Secondly

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5