Which statement below is an opinion?

Debates are best when both sides are prepared and polite.

Which statement below might be an opposing claim to the following: Snakes are great pets!

Snakes are wild animals that should not be kept in cages.

What is a reason that might back up the claim: Cell phones should be limited to adults only.

Children can easily break these expensive devices.

Which statement below is a fact?

Debates are an example of persuasive expression.

What is a reason that might back up the claim: Students should go to school on Saturdays.

Students who spend more time at school will learn better.

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Language Arts: Persuasion/ Fact and Opinion

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1
Which statement below is an opinion?
Debates can be held in a variety of locations.
Mock debates are sometimes held in classrooms.
Debates are often used to resolve disputes.
Debates are best when both sides are prepared and polite.
2
Which word below is a trigger word that indicates an opinion?
Often
Generally
Kindest
However
3
Which statement below might be an opposing claim to the following: Snakes are great pets!
Cats are very cute when they are kittens.
Snakes are a type of reptile.
Snakes are wild animals that should not be kept in cages.
Snakes only eat a few times each month.
4
The part of debate that indicates your perspective or opinion is called:
reason
feelings
a claim
evidence
5
What is a reason that might back up the claim: Cell phones should be limited to adults only.
Cell phones are available in many styles and colors.
Children need cell phones to be able to call their parents.
Cell phones functions are useful to help with homework.
Children can easily break these expensive devices.
6
Facts that back up your reason or perspective in a debate are called:
consensus
debates
evidence
claims
7
An oral argument designed to persuade a group of people towards consensus is called:
a conversation
a fight
an essay
a debate
8
Which statement below is a fact?
Debates are an example of persuasive expression.
Debates are best conducted in formal environments.
Oral debates are often exciting to watch.
Debates that become argumentative are unpleasant.
9
What is a reason that might back up the claim: Students should go to school on Saturdays.
It is important for students to spend time with family.
Children need adequate free time to play and relax.
More time in school does not equate to better learning.
Students who spend more time at school will learn better.
10
The author's purpose in a debate is to:
inform
describe
entertain
persuade

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