Reading Informational Texts and Evaluating Arguments

Why does Rohan read informational texts during his free time?

• To waste time and be unproductive

• To become less informed

• To confuse himself

• To gain knowledge and information

Abigail and Michael are discussing a political issue. Mia is listening to their arguments. What should Mia consider when evaluating their arguments?

• Validity of premises, strength of evidence, logical reasoning, and counterarguments.

• Length of the argument

• Personal opinions

• Grammar and spelling errors

In a science fair, Isla made a claim about the growth rate of plants in different conditions. What does it mean when she uses evidence to support her claim?

• She makes claims without any supporting evidence

• She uses her personal opinions or beliefs to back up her claims

• She provides factual information, data, or examples that support the statements or arguments she is making.

• She ignores any evidence that contradicts her claims

Maya is doing a research project on current events. She is looking for an example of an informational text. Which of the following should she choose?

• A novel she recently read

• A newspaper article about a recent event

• A poem by William

• A short story written by Abigail

Emma, Scarlett, and Charlotte are having a debate about a new policy at their school. Why is it important for them to evaluate each other's arguments?

• To blindly accept all arguments without questioning them.

• To ignore the reasoning and evidence behind arguments.

• To critically analyze the reasoning and evidence behind arguments.

• To avoid critical thinking and analysis of arguments.

William, Aiden, and Maya are working on a school project and they need to use some online sources. What should they look for when evaluating the credibility of these sources?

• Number of spelling errors, length of the author's biography, number of images

• Number of social media shares, website design, number of advertisements

• Author's personal opinion, popularity of the source, length of the article

• Author expertise, publication date, supporting evidence, and reputation of the source.

Isla is writing a research paper and wants to support her claim. Which of the following methods should she use?

• Quoting fictional sources

• Citing research studies done by Ethan and Nora

• Using personal anecdotes

• Making unsupported assertions

Sophia, Nora, and Daniel are in a debate club. They are discussing a topic. What is the main purpose of Sophia evaluating Daniel's arguments?

• To determine the length of Daniel's argument.

• To identify the main points of Daniel's argument.

• To evaluate the emotional appeal of Daniel's argument.

• To assess the validity and soundness of Daniel's argument.

In a debate competition, Benjamin is arguing for the importance of environmental conservation. Why is it important for him to use evidence to support his claims?

• To add credibility and validity to his argument.

• To hide his lack of knowledge or understanding.

• To make his argument longer and more detailed.

• To confuse the audience and make his argument more interesting.

During a school debate, Benjamin and James discuss healthcare policy. Which of the following best describes this situation?

• A conversation between friends about their favorite movies.

• A lecture on the history of art.

• An argument between two students about healthcare policy.

• A recipe for chocolate chip cookies.