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Which of the following is an example of a source?
Infographic
Videos
Online Articles
All are examples of a source.
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Which of the following is the BEST definition of a claim?
a statement of fact
a paper that presents an argument
a position that can be argued
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A strong claim is compelling. What does "compelling" mean?
It is interesting.
It can be supported with evidence.
It is a fact.
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A strong claim is debatable. How do we know it is debatable?
It is interesting.
It can be supported with evidence.
It isn't a fact.
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Strong claims identify the author's stance. What is a "stance"?
something that is unclear
the sentence stem
the position
a fact
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What should you avoid when writing a claim?
including your stance
words like "I think" or "I feel"
using evidence
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Which of the following would be a good example of a claim?
In most states, teens can drive at the age of 16.
Kentucky should raise the driving age to 18.
What do you think about the driving age?
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Which of the following examples would be a good claim?
I think athletes should drink sports drinks.
Athletes should use sports drinks because they provide hydration.
Some athletes use sports drinks to stay hydrated.
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is evidence?Information that ties your claim to your warrant.Information that disproves your claim.Information that supports your claim.Information that supports your warrant.
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Choose the best example of a good claim.Mark Wahlberg is my favorite actor.Mark Wahlberg was born in Boston, MA.Mark Wahlberg deserved to win an Oscar for his role in "The Fighter".Mark Wahlberg has his own reality show.
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Choose the strong claim from the choices below:I believe that students should be able to choose their own schedules.Students should not be able to choose their own schedules.Should students be able to choose their own schedules? Yes!Sometimes it would be ok for students to choose their own schedules.
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.Allowing students to eat healthy snacks in class will have many benefits.StrongWeak
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.All of the following claims are strong EXCEPT:Schools should limit the amount of homework given to students.Dress codes should be more strict in schools.Should schools limit homework?School dress codes are beneficial.
- Multiple ChoicePlease save your changes before editing any questions.What is strong evidence?FactsOpinionsCounterclaimsNumbers
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In my personal opinion, I believe that public school students should be required to wear uniforms.CLAIMNO CLAIM