What is the definition of "author"?

the people the writer is TARGETING as the readers of a text

What is the definition of "intended audience"?

the people the writer is TARGETING as the readers of a text

What is the definition of "audience"?

the people the writer is TARGETING as the readers of a text

What is a "counterclaim"?

The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim

A place in the kitchen where you keep your plates.

A summary of the reasons and evidence

A preference in favor of or against one thing, person, or group, usually in a way considered to be unfair

Having an answer to all world problems

1. Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that - students should have sports class in middle school-?

"Research shows that sports increase student interest in school"

"Schools that have sports class are popular"

"Including sports programs is expensive."

"School sports include volleyball and soccer."

The evidence below best matches which claim? -Teachers often stay late at work, plan and grade student work at home and spend many hours on weekends planning lessons for the week.-

Teachers are very knowledgeable.

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses. What is the author's claim?

Being out in the sun can be dangerous, so it is important to protect yourself.

It is important to always wear sunscreen and sunglasses when you're outside.

Too much time in the sun can cause cancer and many other health problems.

Being sunburnt can be extremely painful, so you should always wear sunscreen.

Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses. 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."

Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day. Firstly, children need to drink milk to make their teeth and bones strong. Some schools provide milk for children and this is an excellent idea. Secondly, children need to eat fruit and vegetables every day to keep them healthy. Some children do not eat fruit or vegetables and they get sick more often. Sweets and fizzy drinks should be banned from schools because they rot your teeth. Finally, if all schools have a rule about healthy lunches children will grow strong and healthy.

It is important for schools to serve healthy lunches so that children can grow up strong and healthy.

Children should drink fruit or vegetable juice instead of sugary, fizzy drinks.

Unhealthy foods rot your teeth, and make you smell like moldy bread and tartar sauce.

Schools that provide milk to students are doing a good job of keeping their students healthy.

Which quote supports the claim that people should limit using screens?

"Screens cause students to be distracted within the school setting, 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." Show answersExplanationPreviousNext

Which reason supports the claim: Pencils are better to write with than pens.

With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake.

Pens come in a variety of colors

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Argumentative Text?

facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples that support a claim.

an exaggeration that couldn't possibly be true

a text in which an author presents a claim and provides reasons and evidence to support the claim

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

To entertain the reader

To convince the reader

To inform the reader

To start an argument with the reader

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the position the author takes in an argumentative text called?

claim

hyperbole

stereotypes

evidence

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which reason supports the claim: Water is healthier than soda.

Soda is bubbly.

Soda tastes good.

Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school.

Reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

Students don't like to read.

Reading is fun.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support their reasons?

claim

reasons

evidence

anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a FACT?

what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

What is the position the author takes in an argumentative text called?

Which reason supports the claim: Water is healthier than soda.

What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school.

What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support their reasons?

What is a FACT?

What is an OPINION?

What is the definition of "author"?

What is the definition of "intended audience"?

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