argument writing

Which of the following sentences is a claim?

Select one:

• Humans are taller today than they were two centuries ago.

• Fredrick Douglass was born in Talbot County, MD.

• An adult leopard has approximately 800 to 1,200 spots.

• Generic brand foods taste just as good as name-brand foods.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Student C made the claim, “Novels and textbooks should be completely replaced by iPads and online resources.”

Which of the following is an example of an appropriate counterclaim the student might make?

Select one:

• Textbooks and novels are crucial to classroom learning.

• Many studies have shown that excessive reading on a computer screen can damage eyesight.

• Some students would rather play video games than read a novel, although this is not the norm.

• However, some students do not need to use textbooks for studying.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

A counterclaim is a statement that _______ another claim.

• opposes

• clarifies

• supports

• emphasizes

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Which of the following sentences best represents a precise claim?

• Fidget toys are interesting and enjoyable toys for kids.

• Fidget toys are beneficial toys for kids with attention disorders.

• Fidget toys are toys for kids that can be useful in many ways.

• Fidget toys are fun toys that kids and teachers like to use in school.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following could be added to this sentence to make this claim precise? [Stimulus] Carbonated soft drinks are bad ________.

• according to many dentists.

• for most people.

• for the enamel on your teeth.

• when compared to other drinks.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Which of the following is a counterclaim to the statement below? School uniforms promote a sense of unity and equality in the school community.

• School uniforms prevent students from expressing their individual styles and personalities.

• School uniforms have been found to have little effect on students’ academic achievements.

• It is unfair to require girls to wear skirts rather than pants as part of their school uniform.

• The majority of private high school students wish they did not have to wear school uniforms.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

A claim is not

• A statement that has not yet been proven as fact

• A statement of opinion

• A statement of fact

• A statement in response to a topic or question

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

A statement in favor of one side of an issue that is asserted to be true, although it is not proven to be is called a…

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• explanation

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the most likely reason a writer includes counterclaims in an essay?

• to include all relevant information about the topic

• to address a belief that the reader might hold

• to avoid the appearance of being biased

• to provide an alternative to the thesis statement

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

To best support the main claim, a writer should provide ______.

• more subclaims than counterclaims

• numerous subclaims but no counterclaims

• an equal number of subclaims and counterclaims

• fewer subclaims than counterclaims

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.1