RI

__________proves the validity and authenticity of an idea, or point of view 

• Expository Writing 
• Descriptive Writing 
• Argumentative Writing 
• Narrative Writing 

What is a claim? 

• A false statement 
• A true statement 
• A reasonable statement 
• An arguable statement 

What is evidence? 

• Information that ties your claim to your wrap-up.
• Information that disproves your claim. 
• Information that supports your claim.
• Information that supports your counterclaim.. 

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

A(n) ________is an objection or rebuttal that you anticipate from your opponent

• Claim 
• Counterclaim 
• Insult 
• Question 

What is the purpose of a counterclaim? 

• It supports the original claim. 
• It proves the original claim. 
• It disproves the original claim. 
• It agrees with the original claim. 

What is an acceptable counterclaim to the following claim? 
Claim: Students should not be allowed to retake tests at El Cap.

• Students can retake tests at El Cap. 
• Students should fill out the error analysis form before retaking a test.
• Students should be allowed to retake tests at El Cap. 
• Students almost never retake tests anyway so they should not be allowed to anymore. 

Choose the BEST example of a good claim. 

• Mark Wahlberg is my favorite actor. 
• Mark Wahlberg was born in Boston, MA.
• Mark Wahlberg deserved to win an Oscar for his role in "The Fighter". 
• Mark Wahlberg has his own reality show.

Choose the best example of a good counterclaim to the claim below.
Claim: People should not eat red meat because it causes the suffering of innocent animals. 

• People should eat red meat because it tastes delicious. 
• People should not eat red meat because it is bad for them.
• People should eat red meat because human beings are naturally carnivores.
• People should eat red meat because it is high in protein. 

Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writers uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim? 

Establishing wildlife reserves is an effective way to protect endangered animals. According to the World Wildlife Fund, one of the largest animal protection agencies in the world, nearly 0.1% of animals go extinct each year. Raising animals in a protected reserve has proven results. Researchers have successfully raised Andean condors in captivity for 70 years in captivity. In the wild, Andean condors live for up to 40 years.

• Yes 
• No

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

 Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim? 
 New laws should be created to enforce the use of bamboo instead of wood in paper products. A growing number of researchers are learning the benefits of bamboo. It can be used instead of wood for paper. Beautiful green stalks set this plant apart from others. Bamboo is the perfect alternative to traditional wood.

• Yes
• No