Claims and Evidence Review

What is the difference between persuasive writing and argumentative writing?

• Persuasive writing is always longer than argumentative writing.
• Argumentative writing is only about personal opinions.
• Persuasive writing uses only facts and statistics.
• argumentative writing relies on logic and evidence to present a balanced argument.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Organize these options into the right categories

W2c Uses transition words for clarity and cohesion

Groups:

(a) Signal Words for Compare and Contrast

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(b) Signal words for cause and effect

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(c) Signal Words for chronological order

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(d) Signal Words for Details

• before

• as a result

• for this reason

• after

• consequently

• for example

• in addition

• hence

• first

• also

• several

• because

• however

• on the other hand

• later

• next

• different

• another

• similar

• but

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CCSS.W.9-10.2C

The body paragraph should include text evidence that supports your (a)   . A) Counterclaim B) Reason C) Conclusion D) Introduction.

• Counterclaim

• Reason

• Conclusion

• Introduction

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.9

What should be included in the counterclaim paragraph of an argumentative essay?

• Evidence supporting your claim

• an opposing viewpoint

• Summary of the essay

• New arguments.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What is the purpose of the conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• To introduce new arguments

• To restate the claim and summarize reasoning

• To present evidence

• To address counterclaims.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1E

CCSS.W.9-10.2F

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Introduction

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(b) Body Paragraph

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(c) Counter Claim

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(d) Conclusion

• evidence

• restate the claim

• hook

• explanation

• summary of evidence

• call to action

• opposing viewpoint

• claim/thesis

• topic sentence

• rebuttal

• explain the issue

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Roadways in cities all over the world are crowded. With urban expansion, the number of drivers in any one location is sometimes staggering. Aside from the obvious annoyances of traffic jams, longer commutes, and wasted gasoline, there is one larger issue that becomes paramount on crowded highways: traffic accidents. Research shows that the number one cause of all traffic collisions is driver error. Therefore, it makes sense that the use of driverless cars will be a welcome change.

What statement best represents the author's claim about driverless cars?

• Driverless cars will eliminate traffic accidents.

• Driverless cars will increase traffic congestion.
• Driverless cars will be beneficial due to their ability to reduce accidents caused by driver error.

• Driverless cars will reduce urban expansion.

Roadways in cities all over the world are crowded. With urban expansion, the number of drivers in any one location is sometimes staggering. Aside from the obvious annoyances of traffic jams, longer commutes, and wasted gasoline, there is one larger issue that becomes paramount on crowded highways: traffic accidents. Research shows that the number one cause of all traffic collisions is driver error. Therefore, it makes sense that the use of driverless cars will be a welcome change.

How does the author support the claim that driverless cars will be a welcome change?

• By presenting research on traffic collisions caused by driver error

• By discussing the benefits of urban expansion.

• By detailing the history of driverless cars

• By providing personal opinions on commuting.

Roadways in cities all over the world are crowded. With urban expansion, the number of drivers in any one location is sometimes staggering. Aside from the obvious annoyances of traffic jams, longer commutes, and wasted gasoline, there is one larger issue that becomes paramount on crowded highways: traffic accidents. Research shows that the number one cause of all traffic collisions is driver error. Therefore, it makes sense that the use of driverless cars will be a welcome change.

Based on the passage, which of the following would be the best counterclaim to the idea that driverless cars will improve road safety?

• All cars should be driverless for safety.

• Urban expansion is declining in many cities.

• Traffic accidents are primarily caused by road conditions.

• Driverless cars may not be able to respond to unexpected situations.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Even if these vehicles were capable of avoiding all accidents, there will be times when they must be controlled by actual drivers. This presents a series of safety concerns. First, drivers will likely be less aware of their surroundings than if they had been driving all along. Second, computers are notorious for functional errors. When the car malfunctions and the driver takes over, what will happen if the driver is not prepared to do so, particularly if driving on a busy highway? Another concern is that humans will be out of practice when it comes to driving, which means that skilled drivers will be rare.

  Which of the following statements best represents the main claim of the text?

• Automated vehicles are the future of transportation.

• There will be significant safety concerns whenever drivers must take control of automated vehicles.

• Computers in vehicles are always effective.

• Drivers will never need to take over automated systems.

   

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2