Which is an example of a good thesis statement?

Dogs are better because they are loyal, cute, and friendly.

Statements that explain why the claim is true

What you are trying to prove; your position

The evidence stated that goes against the counterclaim

Which of the following full sentences ACKNOWLEDGE OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS?

"Many districts are reluctant..."

Identify a statistic used as evidence in this paragraph

"Only 17.7% of the nation's public...schools met..."

statements that explain why the claim is true

Which of the following is NOT part of the rebuttal?

"Many districts are reluctant to change their schedules..."

Identify the argument made in this paragraph

Later start times are better for teens

An opinion different from the author's

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A professional's view point used as evidence.
Statistic
Expert Opinion
Anecdote
Direct Quote
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Which is an example of a good thesis statement?
Dogs are better because they are loyal, cute, and friendly.
Some people may say cats are better but they are not.
I believe dogs are better than cats.
Dogs are better than cats.
3
A short story about a real person or incident.
Statistic
Expert Opinion
Direct Quote
Anecdote
4
What is evidence?
Statements that explain why the claim is true
The answer to the "how" or "why" question
The opposite of the claim
Facts and details that prove the reasons are true
5
What is the claim?
The other side of the argument
Fact, statistics, and research of the argument
Your reasons
What you are trying to prove; your position
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A short story about a real person or incident.
Direct Quote
Expert Opinion
Statistics/Facts
Anecdote
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Define: Rebuttal
The author supports claims with evidence
The overall opinion of a text
The evidence stated that goes against the counterclaim
Where an author discusses differing opinions
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Statements or data that can be proven true
Statistics/Facts
Expert Opinion
Direct Quote
Anecdote
9
Which of the following full sentences ACKNOWLEDGE OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS?
"Many districts are reluctant..."
"But that's short-sighted"
"In the long run.."
"And benefit society at large"
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What is the main purpose of ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT?
To describe
To persuade
To entertain
To inform
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Identify a statistic used as evidence in this paragraph
"Known that teens who don't get at least eight hours.."
"Teenagers resign to another year of fighting..."
None of the above
"Only 17.7% of the nation's public...schools met..."
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What are reasons?
your position on the topic
statements that explain why the claim is true
Facts, details, statistics
the conclusion
13
Using the exact words of another person as support.
Direct Quote
Expert Opinion
Anecdote
Statistics/Facts
14
What are the three main ingredients of an argument?
claim, reasons, evidence
Claim, counterclaim, rebuttal
Claim, debate, evidence
Introduction, reasons, evidence
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Which TWO TYPES of evidence are used in this paragraph?
Anecdote/Statistic
Direct Quote/Statistic
Expert Opinion/ Anecdote
Direct Quote/Anecdote
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Which of the following is NOT part of the rebuttal?
"But that's short sighted"
"Benefit society at large"
"Many districts are reluctant to change their schedules..."
"In the long run a later start could save money"
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Example: There are more than 500 students at Jane Addams Junior High
Direct Quote
Statistic/Fact
Anecdote
Expert Opinion
18
A fact with a number.
Anecdote
Direct Quote
Statistic
Expert Opinion
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Identify the argument made in this paragraph
Later start times are better for teens
Teenagers need to go to sleep earlier
The Academy of Pediatrics recommends later school times
Only 17.7% of the country's schools start after 8:30am
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Define: Counterclaim
An opinion different from the author's
The author's overall opinion
The use of evidence to support a claim
Where the author says why their opinion is stronger

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