WorksheetsArgumentative Terms Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 16mins
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
Middle schools should start later in the morning.
Many students say they do not like waking up early.
Some teachers prefer to arrive at school earlier in the day.
Studies show that schools with later start times have students who are more alert and earn higher test scores.
One teacher stated, "I like starting school early because I still have plenty of time in the evenings."
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
Students should be allowed to use laptops instead of notebooks in class.
A 10th grade student states, "Laptops are more fun to use than traditional pencil and paper."
Laptops come in many different colors and styles.
Research shows that students who use laptops can organize notes more easily and revise their work more efficiently.
In schools that use laptops instead of notebooks, discipline has increased.
Which statement is an example of a claim?
Students should be allowed to choose their own seats in class.
Many teachers create mandatory seating charts for students.
Which statement is an example of a claim?
Schools should provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.
Over half of our students receive free or reduced lunch.
Which statement is an example of a claim?
Social media does more harm than good for teenagers.
Up to 95% of teenagers use social media.
Which statement is an example of a claim?
All students should be required to participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
Our school offers many different extracurricular activities.
Which statement is an example of a claim?
Public libraries are still important in the digital age.
The Oak Grove Public Library has many free programs.
Claim: Students should be required to wear school uniforms.
Which statement would be the most appropriate counterclaim to this claim?
School uniforms can help students focus more in class.
School uniforms limit students’ ability to express their individuality.
Claim: Schools should start later in the morning.
Which statement would be the most appropriate counterclaim to this claim?
Later start times may interfere with after-school activities and sports.
Students often feel tired when they wake up early.
Claim: Homework should be reduced for middle school students.
Which statement would be the most appropriate counterclaim to this claim?
Homework helps students practice skills and prepare for tests.
Homework can often be overwhelming for students involved in activities.
Claim: Students should be allowed to use cell phones during the school day.
Which statement would be the most appropriate counterclaim to this claim?
Cell phones can distract students from learning and class discussions.
Most students own a cell phone.
Which detail is LEAST helpful when arguing that homework should be reduced?
Excessive homework can cause stress and lack of sleep.
Homework is often assigned in different subjects.
Which detail is LEAST helpful when arguing that schools should serve healthier lunches?
Healthier meals can improve student focus and energy.
Cafeterias serve food every school day.
Which detail is LEAST helpful when arguing that reading should be part of the school day?
Daily reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Books are available in many genres.
Which detail is LEAST helpful when arguing that schools should require financial literacy classes?
Financial literacy helps students manage money responsibly.
All students interact with money in some way.
