20 questions
1. Making a claim and supporting it using logic is?
2. Making a claim and supporting it using feelings and emotions is called?
3. _____________ is information used to back up and support your answer.
A person who disagrees with something and speaks against it
proponent
opponent
Which of the following is an example of a fact?
Maple sap is a liquid that is boiled down to create maple syrup.
Everyone in Vermont puts maple syrup in their coffee.
True or False: The only writing with an argument is persuasive
True
False
What is the most appropriate call to action for a student’s persuasive essay entitled “Unhealthy Eating Habits are Negatively Affecting Teens in School”?
As students, we need to protest against vending machines, stop buying unhealthy school lunch options, and instead demand more fruits and vegetables in our lunches.
If we don’t change the way we eat, we will be paying for it in increased medical bills in the future.
Student A had to write a persuasive essay about the use of computers for school/homework. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make?
Some students use computers to do their homework.
Computers are the most effective way for students to do homework.
Student C had to write and give a persuasive speech on the topic of wars in our world.
Which of the following is an example of an applicable claim the student might make in their speech?
Wars require resources such as weapons
Wars cause emotional and physical destruction to both sides.
A Claim is...
A statement that is said to be true but is actually false
A statement of opinion that needs to be proven in order to show that it is true
Student E had to write a persuasive essay about the effects of television on young kids. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make to support their argument?
Some television shows may have a negative effect on young children.
Television shows should be more educational for adults.
Every student in class had to study the life cycle of an animal. Beth chose one she wanted to learn more about. She often saw it in the pond near her house. She was amazed, though, when she really followed one closely from it's beginning as an egg to a tadpole until its legs developed.
What animal did Beth study?
duck
frog
Today is a special day for Bob. He was waiting at the bus stop with his dad. He is a little scared. He is meeting his second grade teacher for the first time. He hopes he likes her. He hopes he makes new friends in his class, too.
What day do you think this is for Bob?
first day of school
Halloween
Which word is spelled correctly?
manageing
savage
Which word is spelled correctly?
gesticulate
gaurantee
To show a condition which is unlikely or impossible, was is used instead of were in an adverbial clause beginning with if when the subject is I.
True
False
Choose the correct sentence.
They may attack him if he will go there tomorrow.
You may use my computer if you like.
Choose the correct sentence.
The disease spread fast, so that the hospitals were crammed with patients
She had grown extremely thin that her clothes hung on her.
Choose the correct sentence.
The young women gasped in shock when they saw Maria’s new costume.
We groaned while Hamza began reciting his essay.
Choose the correct sentence.
The sky is clear even though it is raining.
Mariam was not tired because she had toiled all day.