"Textual Evidence Treasure Hunt: Reading and Writing Edition"

Analyze each argument below and choose the correct letter of answer Write your answer on your answer sheet.

Argument: School uniforms are very beneficial in schools today. Which would be a CLAIM for this argument?

• A. Uniforms in schools increase student safety.

• B. Uniforms do not allow students to express their individuality

• C. Uniforms can make one feel special in school.

Argument: Cell phone radiation is harmful to people. Which would be a CLAIM for this argument?

• A. Cell phone radiation is not powerful enough to cause cancer.

• B. There are regulations and limits on how much radiation is allowed in cell phones.

• C. Studies show that there is a correlation between cell phone radiation and brain tumors.

Argument: College athletes should be paid. Which would be a CLAIM for this argument?

• A. College athletes are not professionals; they are just playing at an advanced level

• B. College athletes bring in money for the college because people pay to come watch them play.

• College athletes would have to pay taxes and likely not be able to afford tuition expenses if they were paid.

Argument: There are several disadvantages to social media. Which would be a CLAIM for this argument?

• A. Social media allow police to catch criminals.

• B. Social media help students do better in school.

• C. Students who use social media often have lower grades.

Argument: Milk is very healthy for the human body. Which could be a COUNTERCLAIM for this argument?

• A. Milk helps to strengthen bones.

• B. Milk contributes to obesity.

• C. Milk provides many healthy vitamins and minerals for the body.

Argument: There are several disadvantages to social media. Which would be a COUNTERCLAIM for this argument?

• A. Social media is not private or secure.

• B. Social media spread false information.

• C. Social media allow news to be broadcasted quickly.

Analyze the paragraph and answer the following questions on your answer sheet.

Four years ago, Emmanuel Cruz graduated from college with a degree in Economics. Today, he works for a large software company. Now, at twenty-six, he takes classes twice after work. He is learning to use computer program Adobe Editor. He said he enjoyed college, but his job doesn’t use information he learned when he was doing his degree. So, this second course helps him to do his job much better and he plans to go back to schooling with MBA course. Today, lifelong learning is becoming more common. People can return to school regardless of age to get a higher degree such as masters or Doctor of Philosophy. With many classes available through the internet, it is easier for anyone to get higher degrees by distance learning.

What type of person is Emmanuel?

• A. conscientious

• B. introvert

• C. self-centered

• D. studious

. Emmanuel graduated from college when he was____.

• A. 24 years old

• B. 22 years old

• C. 26 years old

• D. 20 years old

Why do people nowadays take more training courses or pursue higher degree courses?

• A. to become more intelligent

• B. to get higher salary

• C. to improve their workplace skills

• D. to get ahead of the co-workers

He is learning computer program Adobe Editor because __________

• A. He enjoyed his college

• B. It is part of his MBA course.

• C. He works for a large software company.

• D. It helps him with his job.