Argumentative Texts

Author's position is

• the author's claim or what the author supports.

• what the author does not claim to be true.

• the evidence used to support that claim.

• facts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

A counterclaim is-

• what the author supports and believes to be true.

• views or opinions that agree with the claim.

• opposing view that the writing discusses.

• evidence used to support the claim.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

What is the author's claim?

• Kids need a snack in the morning.

• Not all students have time to eat in the mornings.

• Sometimes families run late to school.

• It is difficult to pay attention in class.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

The author's position is-

• Americans are the largest consumers of oil.

• The author believes that the cost of drilling is too high and will disturb the migration of more than 130,000 caribou.

• What will become of the wildlife?

• There are fewer predators in the area of the refuge.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.6

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

Which of the following is the best evidence to support the author's claim?

• "you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"

• "Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, and wear sunglasses."

• "Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous."

• "extremely sunburnt"

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.

What is the author's claim?

• It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.

• Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

• Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.

• Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.8

Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day.

Firstly, children need to drink milk to make their teeth and bones strong. Some schools provide milk for children and this is an excellent idea. Secondly, children need to eat fruit and vegetables every day to keep them healthy. Some children do not eat fruit or vegetables and they get sick more often. Sweets and fizzy drinks should be banned from schools because they rot your teeth. Finally, if all schools have a rule about healthy lunches children will grow strong and healthy.

What is the author's claim?

• Children should drink fruit or vegetable juice instead of sugary, fizzy drinks.

• Unhealthy foods rot your teeth, and make you smell like moldy bread and tartar sauce.

• It is important for schools to serve healthy lunches so that children can grow up strong and healthy.

• Schools that provide milk to students are doing a good job of keeping their students healthy.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.8

1. Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that -students should have sports class in middle school-?

• "Schools that have sports class are popular"

• "Including sports programs is expensive."

• "Research shows that sports increase student interest in school"

• "School sports include volleyball and soccer.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

4. The evidence below best matches which claim?

-Teachers often stay late at work, plan and grade student work at home and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.-

• Teachers respect students.

• Teachers work very hard.

• Teachers are very knowledgeable.

• Teachers are very important.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.9A

The best way to keep your cat from destroying furniture with her claws is to have a scratch post is an example of...

• evidence provided by the author to support his/her claim.

• an author's claim.

• a reason why not to have a cat as a pet.

• a reason why dog's are considered man's best friend.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8