
Understanding Author's Claims and Evidence
Authored by Samantha Darbee
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal when finding an author's claim?
To summarize the text
To identify the main idea and supporting evidence
To find grammatical errors
To critique the author's writing style
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.2
CCSS.RL.5.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of defining a claim in an article?
To introduce the characters in a story
To persuade the reader of a particular point
To provide a summary of the article
To argue against the reader's beliefs
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a claim in the context of writing?
A request for a refund
A title of an article
A statement of fact
An argument or main idea the author wants to prove
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Girl Scouts article aim to persuade readers about?
The history of Girl Scouts
The need for more statues of women in parks
The importance of outdoor activities
The process of making statues
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can evidence in a text be described?
As unrelated facts to make the article longer
As specific examples supporting the claim
As a list of references at the end
As the author's personal opinions
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should you consider to determine an author's claim?
The author's biography
The length of the article
The number of chapters in the article
The main point the author is trying to make
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are dogs considered perfect pets according to the author?
Because they offer companionship and variety
Because they can perform tricks
Because they are inexpensive
Because they require little care
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.7.6
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.6.6
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