WorksheetsIdea Chunk - claims, evidence and explanation
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
What are the three colors that match up with the parts of an Idea Chunk paragraph? Make sure the order is correct too!
a)
red, green and orange
b)
yellow, green and red
c)
green then orange then red
2.
What does the red color signify (mean) in an Idea Chunk?
a)
when the evidence starts
b)
the claim
c)
the text evidence with citation
d)
any explanation of evidence to support a claim
3.
Can a claim be located in BOTH a thesis statement AND any topic sentence of a supporting paragraph?
a)
no
b)
yes
4.
Can a claim be used in narrative writing, argumentative writing and expository writing?
a)
only in argumentative and narrative writing is a claim used
b)
all three formal styles use claims
c)
only argumentative writing
d)
narrative writing so long as transition words are used
5.
what is the difference between a claim in an argumentative paragraph / essay AND an expository paragraph / essay?
a)
nothing they are both claims
b)
only the expository claim takes a position
c)
only the expository paragraph claim sets out a main idea
d)
expository paragraphs claim explains a main idea and an argumentative claim takes a position on an issue
6.
What is the main thing you are trying to do in an argumentative essay or paragraph?
a)
arguing to persuade an audience to do something
b)
explain something
c)
tell a story
7.
What can be another way to think of a claim for expository writing?
a)
a main idea to be explained
b)
an argument
c)
a breakfast food
8.
What is a parenthetical cite?
a)
both C and D
b)
quotation marks
c)
something you must ALWAYS include at the end of your evidence sentence
d)
it is the author, title or page number inside of a (parenthesis).
9.
What are the only two ways to cite text evidence?
a)
with a claim
b)
by paraphrase and direct quote
c)
by paraphrase only
d)
by direct quote only
10.
When paraphrasing text evidence to support your claim do you put this in your own words?
a)
yes
b)
no
11.
What color is the part about explaining your evidence in an Idea Chunk?
a)
red
b)
green
c)
orange
12.
Why MUST you explain your text evidence in an Idea Chunk?
a)
to tie or connect the evidence to the claim
b)
both A and D
c)
you do not need to explain any evidence
d)
so the reader understands WHY you included the evidence
13.
Can you get full credit if you have a claim and text evidence only?
a)
no
b)
yes
c)
no becuase you must explain or argue why your evidence supports the claim
14.
About how many sentences should the explanation portion be in your idea chunk?
a)
as many as needed but at least two sentences
b)
two sentences
c)
one
d)
all the way to the moon!
15.
can a thesis statement be considered a claim?
a)
no its not a claim because a thesis statement is too big, claims are shorter.
b)
yes, it sure is a type of claim because the entire essay is supposed to be supporting it.
16.
In a five paragraph essay, what is the function of your three body paragraphs?
a)
the function is to give you the most points because that's where your analysis of the issue is found
b)
These three paragraphs is where you showcase your evidence.
c)
The three body paragraphs reflect the three reasons given in a, "three point thesis statement" which support a claim.
d)
all of these answers
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