Counterclaims

Counterclaims

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7 Qs

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Counterclaims

Counterclaims

Assessment

Quiz

English

6th - 8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.6.8, RI.6.1, W.6.1B

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Andy Weete

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is a claim?

It is an arguable statement that can be supported by evidence

It is an expert's opinion about a specific topic

It is a general fact related to a particular topic

All of the above.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Evidence is ___________________

a statement or conclusion that answers a question

information that supports or proves a claim

a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

Not vital when using an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1B

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a counterclaim?

Your position in an argument

The opposing view of your claim

The closing statement

The counter where you claim something

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should wear uniforms to school.

Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers

Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers

Students need to be able to express themselves

Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the counterclaim to this argument: Students should be able to listen to music in class.

Some may argue that music distracts students

Some may argue that music is calming

Teachers can choose the music for the students

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would a good counterclaim be for "Schools should allow pets."

Pets can help decrease anxiety.

It could be possible that some pets aren't friendly.

Pets could take a behavior test to be allowed in school.

Pets are cute.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What's the counterclaim in the following statement: Some argue that cakes are versatile, but pies are even more versatile because they can be savory.

Some argue that cakes are versatile

but pies are even more versatile because they can be savory

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3