An ______________ is a debate over any issue in which there may be more than one answer.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information

Identify the Petition.

You have read the text "Fire Danger," in which the author discusses the issue of wildfires. Based on what you have read, type an essay in which you argue whether the benefits of prescribed burns outweigh the drawbacks. Use evidence from the text to support your response.

• You have read the text "Fire Danger," in which the author discusses the issue of wildfires.

• Based on what you have read, type an essay in which you argue whether the benefits of prescribed burns outweigh the drawbacks.

• Use evidence from the text to support your response.

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Identify the Petition.

You have read the passage "Larger, Chewier, Tangier: How Britain Fell for New York Bagels," in which the author highlights bagel culture across the world. In paragraph 6, the author acknowledges that "Given how territorial people can be about the foods they grew up with, especially those with cultural significance, these conversations might have been strained." In your opinion, should New York-style bagels be sold in London? Write an argumentative essay that supports your claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Provide details from the passage to support your response.

• Provide details from the passage to support your response.

• In your opinion, should New York-style bagels be sold in London? Write an argumentative essay that supports your claim with clear reasons and relevant

• You have read the passage "Larger, Chewier, Tangier: How Britain Fell for New York Bagels," in which the author highlights bagel culture across the world.

Choose the evidence that supports the claim:

Students should not be able to eat snacks in class.

• Chewing gum raises test scores

• Studies show eating during class keeps students focused

• Teachers argue food distracts students

• Eating during school hours is important

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Identify the Petition

You have read the text "The Animals That Helped Win World War I" that discusses animals that served as mascots to soldiers during WWI. The author makes a claim in the first paragraph that "Rags was as brave and hardworking as the American soldiers he fought alongside during WWI." Write an essay that argues for or against the author's claim. Provide evidence from the passage to support your response.

• You have read the text "The Animals That Helped Win World War I" that discusses animals that served as mascots to soldiers during WWI.

• The author makes a claim in the first paragraph that "Rags was as brave and hardworking as the American soldiers he fought alongside during WWI." Write an essay that argues for or against the author's claim.

• Provide evidence from the passage to support your response.

Choose the claim that does not support this argument:

Students should be able to listen to music in class.

• Some may argue that music distracts students

• Some may argue that music is calming

• Teachers can choose the music for the students

Identify the Petition

You have read the passage "So We All Can Play," in which the author addresses the concept of inclusive design. In paragraph 12, the author states that there are "no agreed-on 'rules' for everyone to follow" regarding accessibility in the gaming industry. In your opinion, what rules, if any, should be put in place for game developers? Enter an argumentative essay that supports your claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence. Provide details from the passage to support your response.

• You have read the passage "So We All Can Play," in which the author addresses the concept of inclusive design.

• In paragraph 12, the author states that there are "no agreed-on 'rules' for everyone to follow" regarding accessibility in the gaming industry. In your opinion, what rules, if any, should be put in place for game developers? Enter an argumentative essay that supports your claim with clear reasons and relevant evidence

• Provide details from the passage to support your response.

Choose the evidence that supports the claim:

Students should not wear uniforms to school.

• Having uniforms prepares students for professional careers

• Uniforms make everyone's lives easiers

• Students need to be able to express themselves

• Uniforms allow students to focus on their work not fashion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Identify the Petition

You have read the excerpt from " Should top college athletes ear $800,000 a year? Some Believe so," in which the authors present information about rule changes in college athletics that allow student athletes to earn money for their names, images, and likenesses. Based on what you have read, type an essay arguing whether student athletes should be allowed to receive financial compensation. Use evidence from the passage to support your response.

• Use evidence from the passage to support your response.

• Based on what you have read, type an essay arguing whether student athletes should be allowed to receive financial compensation.

• You have read the excerpt from " Should top college athletes ear $800,000 a year? Some Believe so," in which the authors present information about rule changes in college athletics that allow student athletes to earn money for their names, images, and likenesses.