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Debate Quiz

Authored by Jessica Henry

English

8th Grade

CCSS covered

Debate Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the paragraph below, which of the sentences is the author's CLAIM?


(1) Is your computer acting up? (2) Have your efforts to fix it been useless? (3) Are you unsure of who to call? (4) Well, we're here to help. (5) Kayser Computer Care is the best choice to fix your computer woes. (6) Our technicians are incredibly experienced, and our rates are astoundingly reasonable.

Sentence 1

Sentence 3

Sentence 5

Sentence 6

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

Traveling is an important way to learn about American culture.

Students should be allowed access to snack machines during the school day.

The school year began in August and will end in May.

Middle school students should have recess.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When the author gives three reasons and specific evidence supporting each, the reasoning is considered

a claim

relevant

sufficient

persuasive

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The claim is that students should have homework. Which is irrelevant to the argument?

Homework increases achievement on standardized tests

I play softball on Thursday nights and have no time for homework.

Students who do homework score 20% higher on standardized tests.

Without homework, time on games would increase 40% resulting in even more wasted intelligence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which is NOT evidence?

10% of students polled believe homework is needed

In one study, students with homework showed greater mastery of information in 25/30 kids as measured by a post-test.

One college athlete said, "I grew up doing homework, and I believe that it helped me learn. I became a more disciplined person by practicing what I learned in school.

Staying up late to complete homework is not healthy.

Tags

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 • 1 pt

If my claim is that post offices are no longer needed, which is the counterclaim?

Post offices are essential.

Mail is not necessary due to e-mail and texting

75% of companies use mail as a primary way to reach customers

Too many workers would be out of a job if we closed post offices.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does EVIDENCE mean?

A statement you believe to be true

An opinion

An argument

Proof that supports your reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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