WorksheetsArgument - 7th ELA
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 10mins
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1.
A formal argument
a)
Summarizes a position of an issue
b)
Presents one side of an issue
c)
Defends one position on an issue
2.
A strong argument does NOT
a)
state the opposing position
b)
present ideas in a way that is easy to understand and follow
c)
provide examples
d)
mock the opposing position
3.
Which is the most precise claim?
a)
Animal dissection in schools should be banned
b)
Baseball ticket prices are too high
c)
Volunteering creates better citizens.
d)
Trash needs to be cleaned off our beaches.
4.
Supporting evidence usually consists of
a)
Positions
b)
Opinions
c)
Facts
5.
A well constructed argument should include ___________ to support your claim.
a)
One reason
b)
More than one reason
6.
A logical reason clearly relates to the:
a)
Claim
b)
Counterclaim
c)
Evidence
d)
Hook
7.
If your evidence is weak, your argument is_________.
a)
Doomed
b)
Successsful
c)
Boring
d)
Valid
8.
“It’s important to limit your video game playing. First, playing video games isn’t good for your mind. It exposes young people to violence. Violent video games have been linked to aggression in kids. Also, it isn’t good for your health. The more video games you play, the less physical activity you are getting. Obesity and levels of video game playing are linked in research. Finally, playing video games limits the important social interactions you have in real life with friends and family. We miss talking with you around here because you’re always playing games!”
Which of the following is evidence for the claim below?
"It exposes young people to violence. "
Which of the following is evidence for the claim below?
"It exposes young people to violence. "
a)
"Violent video games have been linked to aggression in kids."
b)
"We miss talking with you around here because you’re always playing games!”
c)
"Obesity and levels of video game playing are linked in research."
d)
“It’s important to limit your video game playing."
9.
“It’s important to limit your video game playing. First, playing video games isn’t good for your mind. It exposes young people to violence. Violent video games have been linked to aggression in kids. Also, it isn’t good for your health. The more video games you play, the less physical activity you are getting. Obesity and levels of video game playing are linked in research. Finally, playing video games limits the important social interactions you have in real life with friends and family. We miss talking with you around here because you’re always playing games!”
What could the author add to strengthen the idea that videos are not good for your mind?
What could the author add to strengthen the idea that videos are not good for your mind?
a)
A study on childhood obesity
b)
A field study of a video game that shows the impact of video games on young children
c)
Research that relates family relationships to video games
d)
An interview with a video game creator
10.
“It’s important to limit your video game playing. First, playing video games isn’t good for your mind. It exposes young people to violence. Violent video games have been linked to aggression in kids. Also, it isn’t good for your health. The more video games you play, the less physical activity you are getting. Obesity and levels of video game playing are linked in research. Finally, playing video games limits the important social interactions you have in real life with friends and family. We miss talking with you around here because you’re always playing games!”
What is the argument's CLAIM?
What is the argument's CLAIM?
a)
Video games can cause violence in young children.
b)
Many violent video games have been linked to aggression.
c)
People should limit the amount of time spent playing video games.
d)
Many negative health effects are caused by video games.
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