
Claim and Evidence

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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is a claim?
A supporting detail
A writer's main position on a topic
A type of evidence
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CCSS.W.7.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which is NOT one of the reasons to support the author's claim?
become addicting
limit to two hours a day
spark psychological difficulties
cause lower grades in school
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is evidence?
Information that supports the claim
An argument you're trying to prove
My personal opinion
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is this a claim or evidence? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.
Claim
Evidence
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CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What would be a good piece of evidence to support this claim (there are two correct answers)? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.
Reading is just as important as math.
According to DoSomething.org, 85% of juveniles in the court system are unable to read.
Reading helps to develop the mind and imagination and the creative side of a student.
You'll never get a job if you can't read well.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.W.7.1B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The average female Burmese python lays between 50-100 eggs four times a year, which increases the python population by 7.75% annually.
statistic
fact
anecdote
example
Tags
CCSS.W.7.2B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Burmese pythons are carnivorous snakes.
Quote/Expert Opinion
Anecdote
Example
Fact
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
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