G8Bi Abby Sunderland + Ship of Fools (Comprehension)
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- Q1
What MUST an argument have?
a claim
quotes
a conflict
a counterargument
30s - Q2
To refute an argument means to...
prove it is correct
prove it is wrong
30s - Q3
To support an argument means to...
appeal to the reader's emotions to convince the reader
give evidence to persuade the reader
30s - Q4
Evidence, or support, can be...
counterclaims only.
claims and opinions.
facts, or counterarguments.
30s - Q5
Which of the following would NOT be considered good evidence to use in support of a claim?
someone's personal example
fact
a statistic
the writer's opinion
30s - Q6
When you evaluate evidence...
...you decide if its truthful or not.
...you decide whether it effectively supports a claim.
30s - Q7
1) We should replace all traffic lights at intersections with four-way stop signs.
2) To begin with, stop signs would be better.
3) Signs do not need electricity and would be cheaper to use.
4) Some might believe that this would be dangerous, but they should try thinking for a change. They might like it!
What is 1) an example of?
Counterclaim
Claim
Evidence
Reason
30s - Q8
1) We should replace all traffic lights at intersections with four-way stop signs.
2) To begin with, stop signs would be better.
3) Signs do not need electricity and would be cheaper to use.
4) Some might believe that this would be dangerous, but they should try thinking for a change. They might like it!
Is 2) and example of a reason that supports the claim?
No, it is simply restating the claim in others words.
Claim
Yes, it provides evidence for the claim.
30s - Q9
1) We should replace all traffic lights at intersections with four-way stop signs.
2) To begin with, stop signs would be better.
3) Signs do not need electricity and would be cheaper to use.
4) Some might believe that this would be dangerous, but they should try thinking for a change. They might like it!
What is 3) an example of?
Counterargument
Claim
Reason
Counterclaim with name-calling
30s - Q10
1) We should replace all traffic lights at intersections with four-way stop signs.
2) To begin with, stop signs would be better.
3) Signs do not need electricity and would be cheaper to use.
4) Some might believe that this would be dangerous, but they should try thinking for a change. They might like it!
What is 4) an example of?
Fact
Counterargument
Claim
Reason
30s - Q11
Which answer provides the best restatement for the following claim? Students should not be required to wear uniforms to school.
Schools should not have the power to make students dress a certain way.
Some teens like to wear uniforms and some do not.
Students don't like uniforms.
Students shouldn't wear uniforms.
30s - Q12
Which answer provides the best restatement of the following claim? Schools should have later start times for students so they can ultimately perform better academically.
Kids like to sleep in, so please let them start their day later at school.
Students would be smarter if they could sleep longer.
Students wouldn't be so tired if they could start school later.
Students would earn better grades if educational institutions decided to begin their days later.
30s - Q13
Read the claim: The world would be better off without cockroaches.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Cockroaches carry disease and can trigger asthma attacks.
Cockroaches are an important part of ecosystems, since the regulate nitrogen, allowing plants to grow.
30s - Q14
Consider this claim: The ability to read a person's mind would be the best superpower to have.
Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
The ability to read a person's mind could ruin valuable friendships.
The ability to read a person's mind could help detectives solve crimes.
30s - Q15
Consider this claim: When a book is made into a movie, you should read the book before seeing the movie.
Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
It's a waste of time to read a book when you can see the movie in a couple hours.
Books typically include more details about the characters and plot of a story than movie versions.
30s