Understanding Claims and Evidence

What is the main claim made by the author in the passage?

• The author argues that technology is harmful to society.

• The author claims that technology improves communication.

• The author suggests that technology is neutral.

• The author believes technology should be banned.

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E.I

Which type of evidence does the author use to support their argument about the benefits of technology?

• Personal anecdotes

• Statistical data

• Historical examples

• Expert opinions

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E.II

What is the first step in developing a research plan?

• Writing a conclusion

• Gathering sources

• Identifying the research question

• Analyzing data

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TEKS.ELA.7.12B

How can you refine a major research question?

• By ignoring secondary questions

• By considering the answers to secondary questions

• By rewriting the entire research plan

• By choosing a different topic

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TEKS.ELA.7.12C

Which of the following is a simple procedure for gathering information?

• Conducting a survey

• Writing a thesis statement

• Developing a hypothesis

• Creating a bibliography

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TEKS.ELA.7.12D

What is one way an author might consider alternatives in their argument?

• By ignoring opposing viewpoints

• By presenting counterarguments

• By focusing solely on their own opinion

• By using only one type of evidence

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E.II

Which of the following is a basic concept related to identifying a claim?

• Understanding the author's main point

• Evaluating the strength of evidence

• Analyzing the author's tone

• Comparing different texts

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TEKS.ELA.7.8E.I

What should you do if your research question is too broad?

• Abandon the research

• Refine it by narrowing the focus

• Expand it to include more topics

• Keep it as it is

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TEKS.ELA.7.12C

Which of the following is a relevant source for gathering information on a historical topic?

• A recent blog post

• A peer-reviewed journal article

• A fictional novel

• A personal diary

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TEKS.ELA.7.12D

What is a key component of revising a research plan?

• Ignoring feedback

• Incorporating new information

• Deleting all previous work

• Starting a new topic

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TEKS.ELA.7.12B