Persuasive Texts
6th - 8th grade
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  • Question 1
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    Q. Statistics are
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    Words from an expert
    An example
    Numbers, charts and graphs
    A short story
  • Question 2
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    Q. The Claim is
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    an idea
    the writer's position on a problem or issue
    something that can be proved to be true
    something that is not true
  • Question 3
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    Q. A persuasive text ____.
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    Informs readers
    attempts to convince readers to agree with a particular viewpoint
    encourages readers to read more
    Both A and B
  • Question 4
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    Q. A position on an issue or a problem is a(n) ____.
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    evidence
    Persuasive Text
    Claim
  • Question 5
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    Q. Statistics, expert opinion, research findings and anecdotes are all examples of
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    personal views
    evidence
    reasons
    humour
  • Question 6
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    Q. ______________ the reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim. 
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    Endorsement 
    Name calling
    Stereotype
    Support 
  • Question 7
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    Q. Quotations are
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    Numbers, graphs, and charts
    Words from an expert
    An example
    A short story
  • Question 8
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    Q. An anecdote is
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    A short story
    Numbers, graphs, and charts
    An interview
    An opinion
  • Question 9
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    Q. Facts can be
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    proven
    explained by opinions
    found only in books
    only used on persuasive texts
  • Question 10
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    Q. A counter argument is
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    what the writer believes
    An argument against the claim
    An argument for the claim
    Part of a poem
  • Question 11
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    Q. What is the opposing viewpoint?
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    The good part of an essay
    The explanation of reasons
    The opposite of the claim
    The truth in the essay
  • Question 12
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    Q. Reasons are
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    statements that support the claim
    opinions about an idea
    quotes from an expert
    at the end of an essay
  • Question 13
    900 seconds
    Q. Evidence is
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    statistics, quotes and ways to prove the reason is right
    only used in crime investigations
  • Question 14
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    Q. Dr. Schultz said, "Diabetic shoes are necessary for healthy feet for diabetic patients." This is an example of
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    Statistic
    Opinion
    Quotation
    Anecdote
  • Question 15
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    Q. 67% of students agree that the cafeteria needs better food. This is an example of
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    Anecdote
    Statistic
    Quotation
    Example
  • Question 16
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    Q. A 6th grader, Susan, got sick to her stomach after eating the school lunch. This is an example of
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    Anecdote
    Statistic
    Quotation
    Opinion
  • Question 17
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    Q. Why do we include counter arguments?
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    To make the essay longer
    To show we are prepared for all sides of the argument
    We have to for every essay
    The teacher said to
  • Question 18
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    Q. There are Math Camps at school on Saturdays to help students. This is an example of
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    An opinion
    A quotation
    A statistic
    A fact
  • Question 19
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    Q. Why do people write persuasive essays?
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    To convince someone of what they believe or need
    To make people laugh
    To make people happy
    To inform people about the world
  • Question 20
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    Q. What is author's purpose?
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    A summary of a story
    Why the author wrote the text
    When and where the story takes place
    How the author feels about a topic
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