Understanding Evidence and Arguments

What is the main purpose of a learning standard in education?

• To provide a roadmap for what students should know and be able to do at each grade level.

• To help teachers organize their lesson plans.

• To ensure that students memorize facts and figures.

• To give students a list of books they must read.

What is evidence in reading?

• Clues that help prove or explain an idea or opinion.

• A list of books to read.

• A personal opinion about the text.

• A summary of the text.

In stories, what is considered evidence?

• The number of pages.

• The author's biography.

• A character's actions, dialogue, or thoughts.

• The book cover design.

What is a theme in a story?

• The setting of the story.

• The number of chapters in the book.

• The main message or lesson of the story.

• The author's writing style.

What is reflection in analyzing a text?

• Finding quotes or facts in the text to back up your ideas.

• Making links between the text and your personal experiences.

• Hunting for more information to strengthen your argument.

• Thinking deeply about what you read and connecting it to your life or the world.

In the analogy of writing an argument as building a tower, what is the thesis statement compared to?

• The walls

• The roof

• The foundation

• The windows

What is the role of research in supporting your ideas?

• To provide a list of books to read.

• To memorize facts and figures.

• To add expert opinions or historical facts to your reflection.

• To summarize the text.

What are key details in a text?

• The author's name.

• The book's publication date.

• Facts or examples that support the theme or argument.

• The number of pages in the book.

What is the purpose of gathering evidence when crafting an argument?

• To make your argument solid and show you've done your homework.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the text longer.

• To avoid forming a thesis statement.

What is the first step in crafting your argument?

• Ignoring the text.

• Finding random quotes.

• Building your case with a clear thesis statement.

• Writing a conclusion.