What role does support play in an argument?

it provides context and extra details

Teenagers should limit their screen time to no more than 2 hours per day. Excessive screen use has been linked to sleep problems, lower grades, and increased anxiety. According to a recent study, teens who limited their screen use slept an average of 8 hours per night, compared to 6 hours for those who used screens excessively." What is the claim in this passage?

"Teens should limit their screen time to no more than 2 hours per day."

"Excessive screen use has been linked to sleep problems."

"A recent study showed teens slept better with limited screen time."

"Teenagers should use screens all day."

Teenagers should limit their screen time to 2 hours per day. Excessive screen use has been linked to sleep problems, lower grades, and increased anxiety. According to a recent study, teens who limited their screen use slept an average of 8 hours per night, compared to 6 hours for those who used screens excessively." What is the evidence? select all that apply

"Excessive screen use has been linked to sleep problems, lower grades, and increased anxiety."

"A recent study showed teens slept better with limited screen time."

"Teens should limit their screen time to no more than 2 hours per day."

"Compared to 6 hours per night.

Teenagers should limit their screen time to 2 hours per day. Excessive screen use has been linked to sleep problems, lower grades, and increased anxiety. According to a recent study, teens who limited their screen use slept an average of 8 hours per night, compared to 6 hours for those who used screens excessively." What reasoning connects the evidence to the claim?

"Excessive screen use causes teens to lose sleep and perform poorly in school."

"Limiting screen time improves overall health."

"Screens are fun but should be used in moderation."

"Community service should be required for high school graduation. Volunteer work teaches students important skills such as teamwork, empathy, and responsibility. For example, a study found that 70% of students who participated in volunteer programs felt more confident about entering the workforce." What is the claim?

"Community service should be required for graduation."

"Volunteer work teaches students teamwork."

"70% of students who volunteered felt more confident about work."

"Students need more responsibility."

"Community service should be required for high school graduation. Volunteer work teaches students important skills such as teamwork, empathy, and responsibility. For example, a study found that 70% of students who participated in volunteer programs felt more confident about entering the workforce." What is one piece of evidence in this passage?

70% of students who volunteered felt more confident about work.

Volunteer work teaches students teamwork.

Students should enter the workforce earlier.

Empathy and responsibility are important.

"Community service should be required for high school graduation. Volunteer work teaches students important skills such as teamwork, empathy, and responsibility. For example, a study found that 70% of students who participated in volunteer programs felt more confident about entering the workforce." What reasoning supports the claim?

Volunteer work prepares students for life after school by teaching teamwork and responsibility.

Volunteer programs are available in most schools.

Empathy is important for success.

"Community service should be required for high school graduation. Volunteer work teaches students important skills such as teamwork, empathy, and responsibility. For example, a study found that 70% of students who participated in volunteer programs felt more confident about entering the workforce." What type of evidence could strengthen the argument?

A student's personal story about volunteering.

Statistics showing how many schools require community service.

Research linking community service to higher graduation rates.

McDaniel S1 Final

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English

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9th Grade

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CCSS

RI.8.1, RI.8.8, RL.8.1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

To state the main point or position

to provide supporting details

to summarize the text

to ask a question

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence?

a statistic

a personal anecdote

a related fact

an unrelated opinion

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 4 pts

What does reasoning explain? Select all that apply

Why the claim is correct

why the evidence is relevant to the claim

how the audience should feel

why the claim makes no sense

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

"Students who sleep at least 8 hours each night perform better academically. In a survey, 85% of students who got 8 hours of sleep reported higher grades compared to those who didn't.
What is the evidence in the passage?

"Students who sleep at least 8 hours each night perform better academically"

"In a survey, 85% of students who got 8 hours of sleep reported higher grades compared to those who didn't."

"Sleep is important for academic performance."

The entire paragraph

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which of the following strengthens an argument?

vague opinions

irrelevant details

facts, statistics, and examples

generalizations

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

Which statement is a claim?

"Exercise improves mental health"

"Studies show that exercise reduces stress."

"According to research, exercise lowers anxiety levels."

"People who exercise feel better emotionally."

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 4 pts

What type of evidence would most strongly support the claim that "Climate change is caused by human activity."

a story about a family affected by hurricanes

a graph showing rising CO2 levels from industrial activity

A personal opinion about the environment

a quote from a novel

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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McDaniel S1 Final

25 questions

What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence?

What does reasoning explain? Select all that apply

"Students who sleep at least 8 hours each night perform better academically. In a survey, 85% of students who got 8 hours of sleep reported higher grades compared to those who didn't.
What is the evidence in the passage?

Which of the following strengthens an argument?

Which statement is a claim?

What type of evidence would most strongly support the claim that "Climate change is caused by human activity."

What role does support play in an argument?

A claim must always be stated directly

Evidence can include expert opinions, facts, and data

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McDaniel S1 Final

25 questions

What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

Which of the following is NOT an example of evidence?

What does reasoning explain? Select all that apply

"Students who sleep at least 8 hours each night perform better academically. In a survey, 85% of students who got 8 hours of sleep reported higher grades compared to those who didn't.What is the evidence in the passage?

Which of the following strengthens an argument?

Which statement is a claim?

What type of evidence would most strongly support the claim that "Climate change is caused by human activity."

What role does support play in an argument?

A claim must always be stated directly

Evidence can include expert opinions, facts, and data

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"Students who sleep at least 8 hours each night perform better academically. In a survey, 85% of students who got 8 hours of sleep reported higher grades compared to those who didn't.
What is the evidence in the passage?