Support Claims

The statement that the writer is trying to prove

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Credible proof that supports the reasons

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

____ includes specific facts, statistics and examples.

• Reason

• Evidence

• Tacos

• Claims

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

The main point of an author's argument is called a

• claim

• evidence

• reason

• conclusion

Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea. To give an argument to support a position.

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Support

• Hook

Arjun is writing a research paper on climate change. Which of the following is the best example of drawing evidence from a text to support his research?

• The article is long.

• The article provides comprehensive data on climate change, which is crucial for understanding its impact.

• The article has a colorful layout.

• The article is interesting.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "The article provides comprehensive data on climate change, which is crucial for understanding its impact," effectively draws evidence from the text, supporting research with specific information.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

Read the following statement: "The new school policy has improved student attendance." Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• Students enjoy the new school cafeteria.

• The school has seen a 10% increase in attendance since the policy was implemented.

• The school has a new sports team.

• Students have more homework.

Answer explanation

The statement about a 10% increase in attendance directly supports the claim that the new school policy has improved student attendance, providing concrete evidence of its effectiveness.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The points the author makes to support the claim are called

• arguments

• transitions

• evidence

• reasons

Which of the following is an example of drawing evidence from a text to support analysis?

• "Abigail is kind."

• "Abigail's kindness is shown when she helps a stranger in need."

• "Abigail likes to sing."

• "Abigail is tall."

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The character's kindness is shown when she helps a stranger in need,' provides specific evidence from the text that illustrates the character's kindness, supporting the analysis effectively.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What evidence from a text would best support the analysis that Ava is clever?

• Ava waits for others to solve problems.

• Ava uses wit and intelligence to overcome obstacles.

• Ava complains about their situation.

• Ava ignores their problems.

Answer explanation

The best evidence for a character being clever is when they use wit and intelligence to overcome obstacles, as it directly demonstrates their cleverness through action and problem-solving.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3