Argumentative Text (flashcard Nov)

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What is a fact?

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Something that actually exists and can be proven true

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Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that -kids should participate in sports-? Options: "Schools that have sports class are popular", kids look good in their uniforms, "Research shows that sports increases kids healthiness", "School sports include volleyball and soccer."

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"Research shows that sports increases kids healthiness"

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Which of the following is the best evidence to support the author's claim?
"you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"
"Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, and wear sunglasses."
"Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous."
"extremely sunburnt"

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"you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"

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Argumentative text

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a text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion

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Which quote supports the claim that people should stop using screens? Options: "Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well.", "Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently.", "Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years.", "Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years."

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"Screens cause students to be distracted and then they cannot learn well."

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The _______ is the opinion that the author gives in an argumentative text.

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claim

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What is evidence?

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Information from the text that proves or supports the speaker's claim

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What does it mean to persuade someone?

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To make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth of something

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What is the author's claim in this paragraph?

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Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea.

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Which of the following is an example of a fact that would persuade someone to adopt a cat? Cats eat like wild animals!, Cats make great pets., Cats live for an average of 16 years., Cats are better than dogs.

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Cats live for an average of 16 years.