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WorksheetsArgument and Mystery
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 27mins
facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim
argument
counterargument
evidence
claim
Which of the following can be used to support the claim?
reasons
examples
evidence
all of the above
children bully because it will send a
message. Some say It is very difficult for
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school. Despite this, thirteen million
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done. The fines
will encourage parents to focus on anti-bullying in the home.
Which sentence is the counterclaim?
kids are bullied each year and
something needs to be done.
will encourage parents to
focus on anti-bullying in the home.
parents to manage their children
when they leave the house and go to
school.
children bully because it will send a
message.
The subtle presence of a positive or negative approach toward a topic.
bias
objectivity
Objective means...
Not influenced by personal feelings or interpretations
based on facts
the absence of bias
all of these
In a mystery story, the detective/sleuth is...
A person who investigates crimes and gathers evidence.
The person who commits a crime
DNA evidence
A Red Herring
In a mystery story, the victim is...
The person who commits a crime
The police officer investigating a crime
Someone who is deceived or cheated or suffers some loss
An attorney
A motive is...
A means of transportation
An emoji's cousin
Something that causes someone to act a certain way
A type of candle
What's a clue?
An awesome board game
A movie
Evidence or hints that helps solve mysteries
In a mystery story, the _____ is the question or problem that must be solved.
main conflict
resolution
setting
theme
In a mystery story, evidence could be...
A witness, statement, or object that is used as proof in a crime
A secret
A private investigator
What is deductive reasoning?
When your clues and logic point two different directions
Making a guess at the answer because you don't have clues
When a detective has a breakthrough
When a detective reasons through statements/situations to reach a logical conclusion
Poll: Does a writer need to provide all the clues necessary for the reader to solve the mystery?
yes
no
POLL: Should the author always reveal the solution to the mystery?
yes
no
In a mystery story, the detective or reader must gather (1)___ to make a (2)___ explained by logical (3)___.
(1) evidence (2) claim (3) reasoning
(1) clues (2) theme (3) bias
(1) characters (2) conflict (3) themes
