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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the best definition for claim?A statement you believe to be false.A statement you believe to be true.Evidence that proves something rightAn opinion
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.School uniforms can be ordered online . - 3. Multiple ChoiceEvidence is factual information that supports a claim.TrueFalse
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the claim based on the following pieces of evidence:
1.Junk food in schools are causing too many kids to become obese.
2. Junk food creates poor eating habits.
3. Junk food causes cavities.
4. Students select junk food over the healthy lunches the school provides.Schools should not ban junk food.Schools should ban junk food.Students should be able to decide what kind of food they want to eat.Parents need to teach their children how to make better decisions regarding food. - 5. Multiple ChoiceIdentify the claim based on the following pieces of evidence:
1. Football can cause damage to kids' developing brains.
2. Football can cause kids to break bones.
3. Football can cause concussions, which lead to memory loss and depression.Football is a safe sport.Football teaches kids life lessons that they will use for the rest of their lives.Football is too dangerous.Many NFL players have had concussions from tackling and getting hit on the head. - 6. Multiple ChoiceWhich evidence supports the following claim:
The United States should ban beauty pageants.Hours of preparation and competition could harm a child's health.Pageants allow contestants to develop great communication skills.Winners could win scholarships.Allows contestants to showcase their talents. - 7. Multiple Choice
Facts, data, or quotes that you provide to prove your argument
Claim
Argument
Evidence
Counter-Claim
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
The school year began in September and will end in June.
July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?
The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.
Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.
The post office serves Americans throughout the country
- 10. Multiple Choice
Claim: Teenagers who commit crimes should not be sentenced to life in prison. Which answer below is the best Counterclaim?
Teenagers have the ability to grow and change as adults
Because of growing brains, teenagers often make bad decisions and don't understand the consequences of their actions.
Serious crimes, such as murder, deserve serious punishments no matter the age of the criminal
- 11. Multiple Choice
Facts, quotations, examples, anecdotes, and statistics can all be used as _______________.
evidence
claims
arguments
counterclaims
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhy do you need to cite information?to avoid plagiarismso that a paper is longerso that a paper takes more time to completeso someone else doesn't steal my work
- 13. Multiple Choice
Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
Claim
Evidence
- 14. Multiple Choice
What sentence from the text supports the claim that banning peanuts is unenforceable?
Chunk 5, sentence 1
Chunk 8, Sentence 1
Chunk 7, sentence 2
Chunk 7, sentence 1
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which sentences (select all that apply) show that the author undertsands that peanuts at school are dangerous.
Just a whiff can trigger a reaction in people with severe allergies.
Schools also should provide a list of "safe" foods to send for classroom treats.
Schools should work with parents and students to help them learn about the life threatening dangers of nut products.
The public outcry made officials change their minds
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which of these sentences from editorial is the BEST example of a claim?
Schools should also provide a list of "safe" foods for classroom treats.
A ban would offer little beyond a false sense of security
Peanuts should not be banned, instead the dangers of peanuts should be taught.
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