Argumentative Text CFU 1/10 5.9 Eii

What is a fact?

• A A detail or idea that can be proven with data, observations, and reliable sources.

• B Words, phrases, or sentences that provide proof of a claim.

• C An important statement that backs up the author’s claim.

• D The position that the author holds about the topic being discussed in the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Read this sentence from paragraph 11.

Research has shown that pets provide social support.
What type of component is shown in the sentence provided?

• Claim

• Opinion

• Fact

• Reason

Which sentence from the section “Calming Benefits” (paragraphs 5-7) supports the idea of the author’s claim? 

A sentence that supports the idea of the author's claim in the section “Calming Benefits” is

Read this sentence from paragraph 9.

Many people believe that pets cause allergies in children.

How does the author show that this argument is untrue? 

• A By quoting an expert scientist

• 1. B By describing a research study

• 1. C By interviewing a pet owner

• 1. D By observing a pet owner