Argumentative Claim Task Cards

What is the author’s main claim? Select TWO correct answers.

• A Energy is all around us.
• B Energy powers the lights in our homes and the cars we drive.
• C Energy can be found in many different forms.
• D We can't see energy.
• E It is important we don’t waste energy.

What is the author’s main claim?

• A Snails hibernate for survival.
• B Snails are cool creatures.
• C Hibernation can be dangerous.
• D Snails need to change.

What does the word hibernation mean in the article?

• A a slow heart rate
• B sleep all winter
• C to change
• D make new food

What is the author’s main claim in the article?

• A Digital documents are environmentally friendly.
• B Digital documents have many benefits over printed documents.
• C Digital documents are a lot easier than printing a document.

Read the sentence from the article. Also, digital documents are environmentally friendly. Based on this sentence, what can the reader conclude about printed documents? Support your answer with evidence from the article.

What is the best summary of paragraph 1?

• A Pets are great companions. They are loyal. They are great for all families.
• B Pets provide so many things. They provide us with companionship, love, and loyalty. But they also come with a set of challenges.
• C Pets are part of a family. They provide companionship and love. Every family should have a pet.
• D Pets teach us responsibility and empathy. Every family should have one.

What is the author's main claim? Support your answer with details from the article.

Answer explanation

Part A: What is the author’s main claim?

• A It is important to work toward a good relationship with your family.
• B A good relationship with your family can make you healthier.
• C Family can add joy and love to your life.

Part B: How does the author support the claim in Part A?

• A By listing examples of how family can make you happier
• B By giving facts on gut health and blood sugar levels
• C By providing specific examples of how family can improve your health

Which sentence best shows the author’s main message?

• A Energy can be transferred from one thing to another.
• B A good example of this is waves in the ocean.
• C The energy from a wave is moved to other objects.