Which sentence from the text stats the author's claim?
"The Mustang Times" Argumentative Practice

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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Hard
Carissa Jackson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Middle school is an interesting time
The middle school day has become so competitive that it is nearly impossible to feel relaxed.
It's good to care about your grades, but some students carry this concern too far.
Sports, art, music, and drama offer us chances to spice up our lives with new skills.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In paragraph 7, the author includes survey results from the American Psychological Association to--
acknowledge the need for additional studies in the topic
show how she will conduct research to verify her thinking
provide statistical information to confirm her beliefs
encourage students to stop feeling the effects of stress
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does the author use an anecdote (short story) in paragraph 3?
To describe the reality of the situation
To describe how schools should change
To reveal her beliefs about grades
To define what competition means
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The author uses loaded language in paragraph 9 to--
introduce an idea that her audience has not likely considered before
appeal to the emotions of her audience regarding their ability to change school culture
end on a positive note since much of her argument expresses negative opinions
emphasize that school competition affects only a small number of students
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author use the details in paragraph 5?
To describe the range of activities that are available at most schools
To emphasize the need for increasing prior experience
To characterize students as having the desire to be risk takers
To support the belief that competition does more harm than good
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence from the text best identifies the audience?
Much of this harmful competition centers around the classroom.
This girl is a strong student, but she is always doubting herself, always worried about what grade she's going to earn.
All of this competition is taking a toll on our health and happiness.
Think of what we kids could accomplish if we were given permission to make all the mistakes we needed to make.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The information in paragraph 2 helps the reader determine that the author believes that competition---
is healthy for middle school students
is appropriate in certain contexts
has a negative effect on mental health
has strained relationships with friends and family
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Latin root domin, meaning "master," helps the reader understand that the word dominates in paragraph 4 means--
controls
initiates
tolerates
understands
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