7th Grade Vocab week of Nov 18-22

What does it mean to "trace" an argument in a text?

• To summarize its conclusion

• To identify and follow its main points step by step

• To disagree with the reasoning presented

• To rewrite the text in simpler terms

Which term refers to a statement that expresses a position or opinion in an argument?

• Evidence

• Claim

• Support

• Credibility

When evaluating an argument, which is the most important question to ask about its evidence?

• Is it easy to understand?

• Is it relevant and sufficient to support the claims?

• Does it use persuasive language?

• Does it agree with popular opinions?

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

How can you distinguish a "supported claim" from an "unsupported claim"?

• A supported claim relies on personal opinions.

• A supported claim is backed by relevant and credible evidence.

• An unsupported claim avoids using evidence altogether.

• An unsupported claim is written in an unbiased tone.

Which of the following best defines the term "relevance" in evaluating evidence?

• The evidence is written in formal language.

• The evidence directly relates to the claim it is meant to support.

• The evidence includes statistical data.

• The evidence reflects personal opinions.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does it mean if an argument is "misleading"?

• It lacks any specific claims.

• It contains inaccurate or irrelevant information.

• It is outdated and no longer valid.

• It has a logical structure.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The evidence is presented in a persuasive way. There is enough evidence to fully support the claim. The evidence has been repeated multiple times. The evidence is based on biased sources.

• The evidence is presented in a persuasive way.

• There is enough evidence to fully support the claim.

• The evidence has been repeated multiple times.

• The evidence is based on biased sources.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Why is "credibility" important when evaluating evidence?

• It determines if the evidence is relevant.

• It reflects the reliability and trustworthiness of the source.

• It indicates whether the text has sufficient claims.

• It measures the complexity of the argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following would be considered "biased" evidence?

• Evidence that favors one side unfairly

• Evidence based on current research

• Evidence supported by multiple sources

• Evidence that distinguishes between valid claims

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the role of "support" in an argument?

• To provide a counterclaim

• To explain why the claim is accurate using evidence or reasoning

• To summarize the main idea of the argument

• To describe the conclusion