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In an argument, the claim may also be referred to as....(click all that apply).

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Read the first two paragraphs of this article by Dana Goldstein, " Should All Kids Go to College?"

On June 8, President Barack Obama visited Northern Virginia Community College. He rolled up his sleeves and tooled around under the hood of a hybrid car that students were learning to repair. Later, he gave a speech on the importance of more Americans gaining access to higher education—not just at four-year universities but at community colleges and occupational training programs too.

“The goal isn’t just making sure that somebody has got a certificate or a diploma,” Obama said. “The goal is to make sure your degree helps you to get a promotion or a raise or a job. And that’s especially important right now."

Choose the option below that is the best paraphrase of the claim President Obama is making?

The next paragraph in the article by Dana Goldstein states, "The president’s remarks departed significantly from the “college for all” rhetoric that frequently dominates the education policy debate. That conversation burst open in February, when the Harvard Graduate School of Education released a report called “Pathways to Prosperity.” The report noted that of the 47 million American jobs expected to be created between now and 2018, about two-thirds will require some sort of education beyond high school, yet a much smaller proportion will require a four-year college degree. About 14 million of these new jobs will be in “mid-skill” occupations that require just a post-secondary certificate or associate’s degree: jobs such as dental hygienist, construction manager and electrician. Such occupations can provide a path into the middle class; indeed, 27 percent of workers with occupational licenses earn more than the average recipient of a bachelor’s degree."

The section in the red font provides what element of argument?

The next paragraph in the article by Dana Goldstein states, "The president’s remarks departed significantly from the “college for all” rhetoric that frequently dominates the education policy debate. That conversation burst open in February, when the Harvard Graduate School of Education released a report called “Pathways to Prosperity.” The report noted that of the 47 million American jobs expected to be created between now and 2018, about two-thirds will require some sort of education beyond high school, yet a much smaller proportion will require a four-year college degree. About 14 million of these new jobs will be in “mid-skill” occupations that require just a post-secondary certificate or associate’s degree: jobs such as dental hygienist, construction manager and electrician. Such occupations can provide a path into the middle class; indeed, 27 percent of workers with occupational licenses earn more than the average recipient of a bachelor’s degree."

The section in the red font provides what element of argument?

The next paragraph in the article by Dana Goldstein states, "The president’s remarks departed significantly from the “college for all” rhetoric that frequently dominates the education policy debate. That conversation burst open in February, when the Harvard Graduate School of Education released a report called “Pathways to Prosperity.” The report noted that of the 47 million American jobs expected to be created between now and 2018, about two-thirds will require some sort of education beyond high school, yet a much smaller proportion will require a four-year college degree. About 14 million of these new jobs will be in “mid-skill” occupations that require just a post-secondary certificate or associate’s degree: jobs such as dental hygienist, construction manager and electrician. Such occupations can provide a path into the middle class; indeed, 27 percent of workers with occupational licenses earn more than the average recipient of a bachelor’s degree."

The section in the red font provides what element of argument?

Read this section of the article by student Megan Zhou, "Zoos Should be Banned."

"Likewise, the claim that zoos help educate the public about wildlife protection is hardly true. In January 2014, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) conducted a survey of people who had recently visited a zoo and found that fewer than 10 percent of zoo visitors left their visit with a greater understanding of biodiversity and its importance. And even smaller percentage - only 4.5 percent - said they would support conservation by supporting zoos and by other means."

The section in red font is an example of what element of argument?

Read this section of the article by student Megan Zhou, "Zoos Should be Banned."

"Likewise, the claim that zoos help educate the public about wildlife protection is hardly true. In January 2014, the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) conducted a survey of people who had recently visited a zoo and found that fewer than 10 percent of zoo visitors left their visit with a greater understanding of biodiversity and its importance. And even smaller percentage - only 4.5 percent - said they would support conservation by supporting zoos and by other means."

The section in red font is an example of what element of argument? Choose all that apply.