English Summary and Claim

What is the purpose of an objective summary in English class?

• To offer a subjective analysis of a text or passage.

• To provide a biased overview of a text or passage.

• To provide a concise and unbiased overview of a text or passage.

• To summarize the main points of a text or passage in a lengthy manner.

What is a rebuttal in English class?

• A rebuttal in English is a question that seeks clarification on a claim or argument made by someone else.

• A rebuttal in English is a statement that agrees with a claim or argument made by someone else.

• A rebuttal in English is a summary of the main points made by someone else.

• A rebuttal in English is a response or argument that challenges or contradicts a claim or argument made by someone else.

What is textual evidence?

• Summarizing the main idea of a text

• Providing personal opinions about a text

• Using background knowledge to interpret a text

• Specific quotes or examples from a text that support an argument or analysis.

What is a claim?

• A claim in 9th grade English is a question that is asked but not answered.

• A claim in 9th grade English is a personal opinion without any evidence or reasoning.

• A claim in 9th grade English is a statement or assertion supported by evidence and reasoning.

• A claim in 9th grade English is a statement that is not supported by evidence or reasoning.

What makes a claim strong?

• Personal opinion and anecdotes

• Evidence and reasoning

• Emotional appeal

• Lack of evidence

Which subtopic focuses on summarizing the main points of a text?

• summarization

• paraphrasing

• analysis

• interpretation

Which subtopic involves presenting a counterargument to a claim?

• refutation

• rebuttal

• contradiction

• opposition

Which subtopic involves providing facts or details from the text?

• Main Idea

• Supporting Details

• Inference

• Theme

Which subtopic involves making a statement that can be supported or refuted?

• data collection

• hypothesis testing

• data analysis

• data visualization

Which subtopic involves providing clear and specific evidence?

• Supporting Details

• Topic Sentence

• Conclusion

• Main Idea