
6.11.B Identify Simply Faulty Reasoning Used In Persuasive Texts
Quiz by Texas Education Agency
Grade 6
ELAR (2009)
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Which sentence best explains the reason for Jelissa’s concern about the original project idea?I know everyone decided to write a song, but now that I’ve had time to think about it, I’m beginning to doubt the wisdom of that decision.We have a lot of talent in our group, but by creating only a song, we would be limiting ourselves.Writing a song would be fun—especially for Jevon, since he plays an instrument and sings.I think we should create a website instead.60s6.11.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
- Q2Jelissa appeals to her teammates by —describing projects their classmates have selected for the competitionshowing how her teammates can use all their ideasmaking her teammates believe they helped her think of the idea for the websitepresenting enthusiastic opinions about her teammates’ abilities60s6.11.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text
- Q3Which of the author’s arguments is based on faulty reasoning?If our school implements our composting idea, we could send less trash to the landfills.Composting has a surprising variety of benefits for the soil.If students see us composting at school, they will want to start a compost pile at home as well, further reducing the waste in landfills.If tended to regularly, a compost pile can transform food scraps and other organic materials into wonderfully fresh, nutrient-filled dirt.60s6.11.B: Reading - Comprehension of Informational Text - Persuasive Text