Evaluating Arguments RI8.8

Directly concerned with what is being discussed; related to or on topic

• relevant

• irrelevant

• ramble

• worry

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.2

A statement the author believes to be true and tries to convince the reader is true.

• supporting detail

• claim

• procedure

• none of the above

A perspective that disagrees with that of the author

• rebuttal

• comparison

• commending viewpoint

• opposing viewpoint

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

Factual information that supports reasoning

• opinion

• idea

• evidence

• none of the above

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which of the following are indicators of a strong argument? (more than 1 answer)

• uses emotionally strong or biased language

• makes logical sense

• uses facts as evidence

• manipulates and misinterprets facts

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

When there is enough evidence to support a claim, there is _ evidence.

• sufficient

• lacking

• waning

• sound

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

True or false? In order for something to be sound, it must be reasonable.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

A(n) ​​ _______ is when people debate an issue​ .​

• Claim

• Argument

• Reasoning

• Discussion

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CCSS.SL.8.1A

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.SL.8.4

Evidence that is directly concerned with what is being discussed is ______.

• Relevant

• Sound

• Irrelevant

• Sufficient

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

When you first read an argument, look first to see what _____ it makes.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Support

• Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.8.8