Argument Unit Assessment

Noah and Anika are having a fun debate! Noah says, "I have a claim!" Anika thinks he might be talking about clams, like the ones in the ocean. What is a claim really?

• Something that you can argue is true

• An animal that lives in the ocean.

• Your opinion about something.

Aiden, Abigail, and Kai are having a lively debate! Which of these statements is a claim?

• This paragraph will describe the voting rules.

• Orange and black are my favorite colors.

• Computer classes teach skills that are useful in all subjects.

David, Michael, and Aiden are having a lively debate! Which of these statements is a claim?

• The rule of the Roman Empire ended over 1,500 years ago.

• Parents should be in charge of which movies kids watch.

• Next, I will write about smartphone apps and games.

Imagine Maya, Harper, and Arjun are in a debate club, and the judge asks: Which of these is a claim?

• I think you should finish your homework.

• All students must have community service hours in order to graduate.

• Fish are relaxing to watch.

Ava, Aria, and Isla are solving a mystery! To crack the case, they need to find out what evidence really means. Which answer will help them solve the puzzle?

• The main argument in an essay or speech

• A guess about whether or not something is true

• Verified facts, data, and logical examples to support a claim

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Aria, Benjamin, and Scarlett are on a mission to find real evidence! Which of these statements would help them solve their mystery?

• Lunch should be later in the day for seniors.

• I will talk about how school should only be four days a week.

• According to the report created by the American Heart Association...

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Abigail, Emma, and James are on a detective mission! They need to find out which statement is an example of evidence. Can you help them solve the mystery?

• After the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929, unemployment reached 25%.

• School supplies should be free for all teachers and students.

• The opportunity to travel is one that every person should take in their lifetime.

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Aria, Mason, and Henry are having a debate! Who can spot the real evidence? Choose the option that shows actual evidence.

• Books are always better than the movie!

• Since the human body is 60% water, daily consumption is essential for preventing cognitive decline and fatigue.

• Phones should be banned at concerts to allow everyone to truly enjoy the performance.

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Imagine Daniel and James are having a lively debate in class! Suddenly, Daniel grabs the mic and gives a rebuttal. What is Daniel doing?

• a speaker’s direct response to an opposing viewpoint or claim

• acknowledgment of a concern or disagreement from those with an opposing viewpoint

• the big idea that the speaker supports in their argument

Luna and Mason are having a friendly debate in class. Suddenly, Mason brings up a counterclaim! What exactly is a counterclaim?

• the “comeback” to a counterclaim

• acknowledgment of a concern or disagreement from those with an opposing viewpoint

• facts, statistics, and examples that show why a reason should be believed