Central Idea and Argument Review

Fill in the blank:

A ____________ is a specific statement that you want to prove is true.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

what the text is all about; has the same meaning as the main idea

• supporting details
• topic
• central idea
• paraphrase

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

the subject of the passage; what helps to create the central idea

• text evidence
• theme
• topic
• text

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Is this a strong claim: Netflix is the most successful streaming service.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Put a checkmark next to all the STRONG reasons for this claim: Starbucks is more successful than Dunkin.

• Starbucks has more stores worldwide.

• Starbucks made more money last year.

• Starbucks sells less donuts than Dunkin.

• Starbucks' stores are in more countries around the world.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which one of these statements is a CLAIM?

• Today is Friday

• July 4th is the day we celebrate Independence Day

• Digital books are better than paper books.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Put a checkmark next to each of the Claim statements.

• The Lions are the worst football team in the league.

• Vegetarian options should be available in school cafeterias.

• The driving age should be raised to 21.

• The COVID vaccine is now available in most states.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

Put a checkmark next to the statements that are true about claims:

• They are arguable

• They are found in every piece of opinion writing.

• They are all facts that cannot be argued

• They state an opinion

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

What is a CLAIM?

• A statement you believe to be false

• An opinion

• An arguable statement

• Evidence that proves something is right

What does EVIDENCE mean?

• A statement you believe to be true

• An opinion

• An argument

• Proof that supports your reasons

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1