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Museum Artifact Unit

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A position that can be argued that is debatable, defensible and compelling.

a)

Data

b)

Reasoning

c)

Evidence

d)

Claim

2.

The explanation of why your claim is true, using logic to connect your evidence to your main idea.


a)

Source

b)

Tone

c)

Claim

d)

Reasoning

3.

Pieces of information, like numbers or facts, that you collect to help back up your ideas or arguments

a)
Evidence
b)
Statistics
c)
Data
d)
Assumptions
4.

The specific details, facts, or examples that support your claim. It helps to prove that what you’re saying is true

a)

Data

b)

Claim

c)

Reasoning

d)
Evidence
5.

The place where you get your information from, like a book, website, article, or person. It’s important to know where your information comes from

a)
Data
b)

Evidence

c)

Tone

d)
Source
6.

The exact words taken from a source, like a book or article. When you use it, you show where you got those words from

a)
Paraphrase
b)

Quote

c)

Evidence

d)
Summary
7.

The feeling or attitude that the writer shows in their writing. It can be happy, sad, serious, or funny, and it helps you understand how the writer feels about the topic

a)

Source

b)

Data

c)

Summary

d)
Tone
8.

To retell what a text is about, with fewer words and using your own words without including your opinion.

a)

Evidence

b)

Summarizing

c)

Paraphrasing

d)

Quote

9.

To restate information or ideas from a text in your own words while keeping the original meaning

a)
Quoting
b)
Summarizing
c)
Translating
d)
Paraphrasing
10.

Identify the claim for the following statment.

Since too much screen time can cause health issues, like eye strain and sleep problems, limiting screen time each day helps students stay healthier."

a)
Students should increase their screen time daily.
b)
Limiting screen time has no effect on health.
c)
Limiting screen time each day helps students stay healthier.
d)
Too much screen time is beneficial for students.
11.

Identify the claim in this statement.

"School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables because they provide important vitamins and minerals that help students focus better in class."

a)
School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables.
b)
Fruits and vegetables are not necessary for students.
c)
School lunches should be eliminated altogether.
d)
School lunches should only include processed foods.
12.

Claim: "Homework should be limited to reduce student stress."

Which of the following is the best logical reasoning for this claim?

a)
More homework can improve time management skills.
b)
Homework is essential for reinforcing learning.
c)
Limiting homework can lead to lower academic performance.
d)
Reducing homework can decrease student stress.
13.

Claim: "Using reusable water bottles is better than single-use plastic bottles."

Which of the following is the best logical reasoning for this claim?

a)
Single-use plastic bottles are cheaper to produce than reusable ones.
b)
Reusable water bottles are more environmentally friendly and sustainable than single-use plastic bottles.
c)
Reusable water bottles are less durable than single-use plastic bottles.
d)
Single-use plastic bottles are more convenient for travel than reusable bottles.
14.

Claim: "Regular exercise improves mental health."

Which of the following is the best evidence to support this claim?

a)

An article in a health magazine mentioning that many people feel better after exercising.

b)

A blog post where someone says they feel happier after going for a run.

c)

A study published by the American Psychological Association, which found that people who exercise regularly have lower levels of stress and anxiety.

d)

A friend’s advice that exercise helps them feel more energized and motivated.

15.

Claim: "Students who read for fun tend to have better vocabulary skills."

Which of the following is the best evidence to support this claim?

a)

A school librarian’s comment about how many students who check out books get higher grades.

b)

A survey from a national education association showing that students who read for enjoyment score higher on vocabulary tests than those who don’t.

c)

A social media post from a student who says they learned many words by reading fantasy books.

d)

A teacher saying that students should read more to improve their vocabulary.