Interim 3 (Argument) Review

What is a Summary of a text?

• A statement in an argument that provides reason and evidence to support the conclusion.

• A brief statement of the main points of a text

• What the arguer is trying to get others to believe.

• The author and title of a text

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What steps do you take to summarize an argumentative text? Pick the step that does NOT belong.

• Read the text

• Identify the main argument of the text

• Identify the premises/reasons to support their argument

• Write a short statement with the author, title, main argument, and premises

• Write a paragraph analyzing the argument and its strengths and weaknesses

What is the BEST summary of this passage?

• When students solve problems through real-world practice, such as building a garden bed or estimating business costs, they will be more motivated to learn the correct way to determine the solution.

• When students solve problems through real-world practice, they will be more motivated to memorize the formulas.

• Calculating the cost of running a business will help students learn to memorize mathematical formulas better.

• If students spend time solving real-world problems in math, they will be better equipped to run a business.

Answer explanation

"A" is a brief statement of the main points of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

What is the BEST summary of this passage?

• Mathematical practice and drills are not necessary; students can learn complex problems without these foundational skills.

• Students who learn foundational math skills will be able to swim better

• Mathematical practice is important for students to build a solid foundation in basic skills; these skills are necessary to know in order to learn more complex problems.

• Mathematical practice guarantees that students will succeed. 

Answer explanation

"C" is a brief statement of the main points of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

What is a Claim? 

• A statement in an argument that provides reason and evidence

• An opposing argument

• The argument/assertion of a piece of writing; what the arguer is trying to get others to believe.

True or false: a Conclusion and a Claim are the same thing

• True

• False

What does Best Supports mean?

• Provides the best evidence

• Clearly connected to the topic

• Clearly connected to the topic and provides the best evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

How do you identify the BEST evidence to support a claim/conclusion?

• Evidence directly supports the claim

• Evidence is detailed and specifically supports the claim

• Evidence describes the topic of a text

• Evidence begins to connect to the claim

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What does it mean for a statement to Best Represent an argument?

• Specifically summarizes, connects to, or stands in for the overall argument

• Provides evidence to support the argument

• Provides a counterargument

• Provides agreement for an argument

How do authors Develop or Refine an argument in a text?

• The author uses irrelevant examples and evidence to support their argument.

• The author give specific details, reasons, and evidence to support their overall argument

• The author successfully supports their argument with premises