8th Grade ELA MAP Review

Front

What mood do the words convey: Aggravated, Enraged, Violent?

Back

Angry

Front

Choose the correct form: The dog loves ______ bone.

Back

Its

Front

What are statements that address opposing viewpoints called?

Back

Counterclaims

Front

What are literal word meanings?

Back

Refers to the dictionary definition of a word or phrase.

Front

Identify the counterclaim in the following argument: Parents should be fined when their 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.

Back

Some say it is very difficult for parents to manage their children when they leave the house and go to school.

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true.

Front

What is a rebuttal?

Back

A response to a counterclaim that argues against it.

Front

What does it mean to infer?

Back

To draw a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning.

Front

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

Back

To present the main argument or point of an essay.

Front

What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive; 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.