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Support a Position
Quiz
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
+10
Standards-aligned
Sarah Williams
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?
To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.
To prove your answer is correct
To use evidence from the text to support your answer
All of the above
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence gives a reason that supports the writer’s claim?
Sentence 1
Sentence 2
Sentence 3
Sentence 4
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is relevant evidence?
Facts, Statistics, Quotes, and Expert opinions the author uses to support their claim.
Evidence that is not related to the topic.
When reasons the author explains why the counterclaim is not as strong as the claim.
A statement that can be argued.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A claim must be arguable.
True
False
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a rebuttal?
When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.
Proof that the author can be trusted.
The author's main point.
Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
the use of reasons and evidence to support a position and make it convincing
Rebuttal
Argument
Evidence
Elaboration
Answer explanation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
the main position or statement on a topic, issue, event, or idea
Counterclaim
Support
Claim
Reason
Answer explanation
The main position or statement on a topic is called a claim. It is the central idea that the essay revolves around.
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