Writing Vocab
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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The _____________ states the argument the writer is trying to prove.
Debatable Claim
Evidence
Commentary
anecdotal
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which is the BEST definition for CLAIM.
A claim is an opinion.
A claim is one sentence in which the writer states his/her position on an issue.
A claim is one sentence in which the writer tells you what he/she thinks.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.L.9-10.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The part of an argument where the writer takes the time to explain his/her evidence and show how it helps prove his/her claim is called what?
The claim.
The evidence.
The commentary.
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim
argument
I don't know
evidence
claim
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Something that is believable and from a trustworthy source
Cite
Thesis statement
Credible
Purpose
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When I found out that Marisa was a(n) ______________ of the new law about keeping dogs on leashes, I asked her a lot of questions to find out why she supported it.
proponent
opponent
grapple
assert
Tags
CCSS.L.7.6
CCSS.L.8.6
CCSS.W.7.2D
CCSS.W.8.2D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Because he was such a resolute ______________ for the homeless, Pete gathered donations at school every month to donate to the local shelter.
excerpt
invalidate
advocate
refute
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.2.4C
CCSS.L.3.2E
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