Reading Arguments

True or False: An argument always needs evidence .

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

____ includes specific facts, statistics and examples.

• Reason

• Evidence

• Tacos

• Claims

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Authors who have evidence make their arguments stronger.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

True or False: An argument is when an author wants to convince you of their position.

• True

• False

A rebuttal makes the ​ (a)   weaker than the claim.

• counterclaim

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

In analyzing a text, what does it mean to evaluate the argument?

• To agree with the author's point of view

• To summarize the text

• To assess the logical soundness and impact of the author's claims

• To describe the author's writing style

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Which quote support the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?

• "Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as 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."

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

True or False: An argument doesn't need to be supported by data, facts, and evidence.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is the first thing the readers need to identify?

• evidence

• counterargument

• beliefs

• claim

A counterargument is the opposing view to the one that you have expressed.

• True

• False