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Argumentative Essay

Authored by Ginny Lindler

English

6th - 8th Grade

CCSS covered

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Argumentative Essay
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn as well."

"Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently."

"Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years."

"Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.1B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that -students should have sports class in middle school-?

"Schools that have sports class are popular"

"Including sports programs is expensive."

"Research shows that sports increase student interest in school"

"School sports include volleyball and soccer.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Credible evidence means that it

comes from a reliable, unbiased source.

persuades people

comes from important people

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When you paraphrase someone else’s ideas,

you use the exact words

you pick only the important items

you summarize what they have said in your own words

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of transition words and phrases?

To improve the vocabulary level of the paragraph

To increase the word count of the paragraph

To help the reader better understand the paragraph

To move smoothly from one sentence to another

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to provide textual evidence?

It makes your paragraph longer.
It allows your reader to get the important facts from the article without reading the whole thing.
It shows that you know what you are talking about.
It makes your claim stronger and helps prove your point.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Formal or Informal? 
Went to Barcelona for the weekend. Lots to tell you.

formal 
informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.RI.6.4

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