Choose the best claim for the following prompt:

Why is rain in California a good thing?

• Rain in California is good because we sometimes have drought.

• There are several reasons why rain in California is beneficial.

• Rain is beneficial because it helps keep our aquifers full.

• Rain is no fun!

Choose the the best claims (there is more than 1!) for the following prompt:

How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar?

• Buddhism and Hinduism are more similar than you may think.

• Buddhism and Hinduism are similar in various ways.

• There are numerous similarities between Buddhism and Hinduism.

• Both Buddhism and Hinduism are spiritual beliefs.

• Buddhism and Hinduism share several important similarities.

Choose the best claim for the following prompt:

What were the benefits to living in the river valley for ancient Sumerians?

• There were many benefits to living in the river valley for ancient Sumerians.

• There were plenty of fish.

• The river would leave deposits of silt in the soil.

• It had great weather.

True or false - A strong CLAIM statement does not need to be supported with evidence.

• True

• False

Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.

The _____________ is your stance on the issue. It should be bold and based in evidence.

• Reason

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterclaim

Is this a strong claim statement?

Year round schooling is not beneficial for students because it creates unnecessary stress, negativity toward school, and limits vacation time .

• True

• False

Is the following claim statement effective to answer the compelling question, "Should students have a longer lunch?"

Students should not have a longer lunch.

• Effective

• Not effective

Is the following claim statement effective to answer the compelling question, "Is Social Studies the best class in 8th grade?"

Social studies is the best class in 8th grade.

• Effective

• Not effective

If my claim is, "Social Studies is the best class in 8th grade." What would the counterclaim be?

• Social Studies is not the best class in 8th grade.

• Social Studies is the best class ever.