Argumentative Writing Review
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When you write a thesis statement, what is the first step?
add an opinion
provide reasons
use the word because
state your claim
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing evidence, what is the last element you include?
a quote
a transition
a citation
context
Tags
CCSS.L.3.2C
CCSS.L.4.2B
CCSS.L.5.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is the best example of a thesis statement?
Prompt: Are dogs better than cats?
No, because cats are easier to take care of, and cats make you work for their affection.
Dogs are not better than cats because cats are easier to take care of, and cats make their owners work for their affection.
Dogs are better than cats because they are more fun, and cats are boring.
Dogs are better than cats because they can protect your house, and you can go for runs with them.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
For every one sentence of evidence, you should have ________ sentence(s) of commentary.
1
2
3
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When writing commentary, the purpose is to _____________.
provide a quote that supports the claim made in the thesis
summarize the main points of the paragraph
connect the evidence to the thesis
make a claim and provide reasons that support the claim
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Good claims are...
Arguable, serious, lengthy
Debatable, creatable, relatable
Arguable, reasonable, supportable
Supportable, questionable, adaptable
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is "Taco Bell is the best fast food restaurant because everyone thinks their food is really good" a bad claim?
It's not a bad claim
Not reasonable
Not supportable
Not arguable
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