WIN Rotation 7 Pre-Assessment

When gathering information from multiple sources, which of the following is NOT a reliable indicator of credibility?

• The author's qualifications and expertise

• The publication date of the source

• The presence of emotional language

• Citations of other credible sources

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following best describes the purpose of a thesis statement in an argumentative essay?

• To summarize the main points of the essay

• To state the writer's position on a specific issue

• To list the sources that will be used in the essay

• To provide a detailed history of the topic

What is the primary role of topic sentences in the body paragraphs of an argumentative essay?

• To conclude the argument presented in the essay

• To introduce the main idea of each paragraph

• To provide evidence supporting the thesis statement

• To counter arguments from the opposing viewpoint

When assessing the credibility of digital sources, which factor is least important?

• The domain name of the website

• The number of advertisements on the page

• The author's bias or point of view

• The recency of the information

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

In argumentative writing, supporting a claim with relevant evidence is crucial. Which of the following is NOT considered strong evidence?

• Statistical data from a government website

• Personal anecdotes

• Quotes from subject matter experts

• Results from peer-reviewed research studies

Which of the following statements about crafting a thesis statement is FALSE?

• A thesis statement should be specific and debatable.

• A thesis statement can be a question.

• A thesis statement should reflect the main idea of the essay.

• A thesis statement should appear in the introduction of the essay.

When evaluating sources, which of the following is a red flag that may question the source's credibility?

• The source is peer-reviewed.

• The source includes a bibliography.

• The source has multiple spelling and grammatical errors.

• The source is published by a reputable institution.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective argumentative writing?

• Use of first-person pronouns to make the argument personal

• Logical structure that clearly supports the thesis

• Use of credible and relevant evidence

• Addressing counterarguments respectfully

In the context of argumentative writing, why is it important to address counterarguments?

• To demonstrate the writer's knowledge of the topic

• To persuade readers who may hold a different viewpoint

• To increase the word count of the essay

• To comply with essay formatting guidelines

Which of the following best exemplifies a well-developed topic sentence?

• There are many reasons why pollution is a problem.

• Pollution harms the environment in several critical ways, including air and water quality degradation.

• Pollution is bad and we need to stop it.

• Many people think pollution is a problem.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2