Understanding Claims and Evidence

What is a "claim" in the context of writing?

• A statement that can be proved or verified

• The writer’s position or opinion on an issue

• A design element that visually represents information

• A statement that seems to contradict itself

Which of the following is an example of a "fact"?

• Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.

• The Earth orbits the Sun.

• Cats are more affectionate than dogs.

• Summer is the most enjoyable season.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What does "redistribute" mean?

• To work together

• To distribute again but differently

• To express a person’s beliefs or thoughts

• To contradict oneself

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following best describes a "paradox"?

• A statement that can be proved

• A statement that seems to contradict itself but may be true

• A broad range or degree of openness

• A design element like a bar graph

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is meant by "graphic feature"?

• A strong, healthy way

• A design element that visually represents information

• The most important aspect of something

• A statement that cannot be proved

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

Which word describes something that is "broad in size, range, or degree of openness"?

• Robustly

• Expansive

• Predominantly

• Relevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "collaborate" mean?

• To express a person’s beliefs or thoughts

• To work together

• To distribute again but differently

• To contradict oneself

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an "opinion"?

• Water boils at 100°C.

• Dogs are better pets than cats.

• The capital of France is Paris.

• The human body has 206 bones.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is "evidence" in the context of writing?

• A statement that cannot be proved

• Relevant facts, statistics, quotations, examples, and expert opinions

• A design element that visually represents information

• A statement that seems to contradict itself

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What does "predominantly" refer to?

• The most important, obvious, or typical aspect of something

• A broad range or degree of openness

• A strong, healthy way

• A statement that can be proved

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4