WorksheetsW1a&b
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which would be the BEST topic sentence for the paragraph?
Last night I looked for information on Tony Hawk.
My mom and dad never had a computer when they were young.
Having my own computer has made life so much easier and much more fun.
Computer use should be monitored by parents at all times to protect their children.
Which is an argumentative writing prompt?
Write a letter to convince your city council to approve a new dog park.
Explain the consequences of eating too much sugar.
Tell about a time when you achieved a goal.
Describe your favorite childhood memory.
Which argues AGAINST the idea that parents of middle school students should set a scheduled bed time for their children?
A lack of sleep can lead to middle school children performing poorly on school work.
Pre-teens need to make their own decisions if they are to become responsible adults.
School-age kids need ten to eleven hours of sleep a night, but most are getting only seven.
Sleep-deprived kids can become hyper or irritable and may have a hard time paying attention in school.
You have been assigned to write an essay arguing why people should carpool to work. For this essay, a sentence about gas prices should be included in a paragraph about...
costs of driving to work
how many passengers a car can hold
environmental impact of carbon emissions
social benefits of carpooling
Dan wrote a argumentative speech to convince the school board to adopt more agriculture classes at his school. Do the examples from this part of Dan's speech support his position?
no, because they do not give a detailed explanation of the benefits
yes, because they explain specifically how the classes helped him
yes, because they state that Dan took an agriculture class
no, because they do not give specific information
Which sentence makes a claim for an argument about why fish make good pets for children?
Fish live indoors and do not need exercise.
Fish do not need cuddling.
Fish would be a wonderful pet for children because they are easy to take care of.
Fish do not have to be taken for walks and do not have to be played with all the time.
Which sentence states a claim about soda machines in school lunchrooms?
Coke and Pepsi machines have no place in the public school lunchroom.
Students who drink a soda a day are in danger of developing diabetes.
Studies show that drinking soda increases chances of getting tooth decay.
The money students spend on soda is money not spent on supporting school lunch services.
Which sentence could be added to the passage as a specific supporting detail?
Zoos also provide great research facilities.
Anteaters actually eat many types of insects.
You can reach the Atlanta Zoo by car or bus.
To become a zookeeper takes many years of special training.
Which sentence provides the BEST supporting reason to defend the author's position: "Teenagers should not be allowed to drive until they are 18" ?
Only high school graduates should be given a driver's license.
Some younger teenagers are perfectly mature and responsible.
Right now, 15-year-olds can get a practice permit and try for their license at 16.
At 18, people are more mature and better able to make mature decisions.
What type of detail would be best to support this topic sentence: School uniforms decrease the amount of bullying that occurs within a school.
description of a standard school uniform policy
quote from a student who likes the convenience of a school uniform
statistics that show how many schools have adopted a uniform policy
statistics that show a drop in bullying rates at schools with uniforms
Select the supporting detail that is NOT relevant.
Topic Sentence: My cat is afraid of everything.
Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.
It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.
What is a claim?
The opposing viewpoint
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position/opinion
Connects evidence to the claim
What is evidence?
The opposing view
Facts and statistics to support ideas
The writer’s position/opinion
Connects the evidence to the claim
What is information used to back up and support your reasons?
Hook
Argument
Claim
Evidence
What does it mean when a reason or evidence is relevant?
A statement of position on an issue.
Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered.
Facts, statistics and other information used to support reasons.
The reason why you disagree with the author.
What source isn't credible?
An anonymous webpage
A webpage from a university
A government webpage
A peer reviewed article
When we say that a website is a credible source we mean:
the source is unbelievable and fantastic
it is unreliable and false
the source is appropriate for a business report
it is believable and trustworthy
Which would be the most credible source?
wikipedia.org
nutrition.gov
espn.com
cooking.com
Which of the following is NOT part of the introduction paragraph?
Citations from credible sources
Thesis statement
Claim and supporting reasons
Hook
Which of these is a good HOOK for an argumentative essay?
Some people believe that eating meat is immoral.
Two reasons to eat meat are nutrition and taste.
Eating meat is good and natural for humans.
According to FDA.gov, "protein is essential."
Which of these is a CLAIM for an argumentative essay?
Some people believe that eating meat is immoral.
Two reasons to eat meat are nutrition and taste.
Eating meat is good and natural for humans.
According to FDA.gov, "protein is essential."
Which of these is a THESIS for an argumentative essay?
Some people believe that eating meat is immoral.
Two reasons to eat meat are nutrition and taste.
Eating meat is good and natural for humans.
According to FDA.gov, "protein is essential."
Which of these does NOT belong in the introduction to an argumentative essay?
Some people believe that eating meat is immoral.
Two reasons to eat meat are nutrition and taste.
Eating meat is good and natural for humans.
According to FDA.gov, "protein is essential."
