critical thinking

The main argument of an essay. All of the reasons and evidence support this

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Argument

A point made by the opposing side in an argument

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Argument

• Evidence

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

A genre of writing where the author states their claim and backs it with evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Facts, documentation or testimony used to strengthen a claim and support an argument

• Evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

NGSS.HS-PS4-3

The act of proving a statement wrong.

• Refutation

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Argument

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NGSS.HS-PS4-3

What does the root word "uni" typically mean?

• water

• one or single

• arched or curved

• multiplied

Which word contains the root "aqua" and means "relating to water"?

• Unicycle

• Aquatic

• Archetype

• Multicolored

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Select all that apply. A strong claim:

• Identifies the writer’s stance or position

• Avoids words such as "I think" or "I feel"

• Uses words such as "I think" or "I feel"

• Can't be defended

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for finding the central idea of a nonfiction text?

• Summarizing the text

• Identifying key details and supporting evidence

• Reading only the first and last paragraphs

• Looking for repeated words or phrases

An objective summary means that a summary should not include your opinion on the topic.

• true

• false