After introducing, quoting, and citing evidence, you should always...

explain how the evidence supports the claim.

Which reason does NOT support this argument: Elementary-aged students are too young to use social media.

My younger brother is incapable of following along with a TikTok dance.

Which of these is a good thesis?

Carroll uses sound techniques to create a creepy mood.

What is a counterclaim?

A statement that explains what the opposition thinks

Which answer supports this claim?

Exercise helps your heart pump blood which is good for you.

Which details from the text support the inference that Lucky became more and more afraid during the storm? (Choose 2)

She turned back to Lucky to calm him and tell him they were almost there, Sadie stood still and comforted Lucky, at the same time comforting herself.

Which of the following are strong examples of evidence for an argument?

Facts and statistics, Personal experiences, Examples from history, Quotes from expert sources

Which of the following best describes evidence?

Valid and sound support for a given claim.

Which answer supports this claim?

Cars use a lot of gas and it is expensive.

Which statement best describes a literary analysis?

combines the writer's own opinions about a text with evidence from the text

Which answer supports this claim?

Professional ice skaters practice for about 5 hours a day.

Which of these is an example of a direct quote citation?

Thomas Jones often says, "Only a human can experience..."

Which statement is NOT a claim about the topic of video games?

The history of video games spans decades.

Consider the pros and cons to school sports. Select the best written argument IN FAVOR of school sports.

Athletics are a worthwhile investment in schools.

Argument: Technology is causing an increase in cyberbullying. Which evidence best supports this claim?

The CDC reported 16% of high schoolers were bullied online.

What details from the text support that Sadie is very close to Lucky, seeing him more as a friend than a horse? Choose 2

She about her first day on Lucky & realized how far they had come together., "[Sadie] was relieved that she had her best friend, Lucky, right there."

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1
Which of these is a good thesis?
A
B
C
D
2
After introducing, quoting, and citing evidence, you should always...
explain how the evidence supports the claim.
summarize the quote in your own words.
summarize how the quote fits into the larger story.
explain why the evidence is shocking.
3
Which reason does NOT support this argument: Elementary-aged students are too young to use social media.
Social media can be dangerous for young kids.
My younger brother is incapable of following along with a TikTok dance.
Kids should be interacting face-to-face instead of online.
Young kids are still learning "netiquette" or how to act properly online.
4
Which of these is a good thesis?
I think sound techniques make poetry a lot more fun.
He uses onomatopoeia, repetition, and similar sounding words
Yes, sound techniques are used.
Carroll uses sound techniques to create a creepy mood.
5
Where should your counterclaim go?
In the body paragraphs
In the introduction
Not in your essay. Why present the other side of the argument.
In the conclusion
6
Which is a good transition for explanations?
This evidence demonstrates...
All of these are great options
This shows...
This proves...
7
What is a counterclaim?
A statement that explains what the opposition thinks
A statement that introduces a body paragraph
A statement that asks a question
A statement that confirms your claim
8
Which answer supports this claim?
Running is exercise that can be done anywhere, at any time.
Exercise does not give your body any benefits.
Exercise helps you have a better mood.
Exercise helps your heart pump blood which is good for you.
9
Which details from the text support the inference that Lucky became more and more afraid during the storm? (Choose 2)
She turned back to Lucky to calm him and tell him they were almost there
The sky darkened , rain pelted them, and the wind howled.
Sadie stood still and comforted Lucky, at the same time comforting herself.
"Then she remembered seeing an old abandoned deer stand on the trail.
10
Which of the following are strong examples of evidence for an argument?
Facts and statistics
Personal experiences
Examples from history
Quotes from expert sources
11
Which words should you avoid when writing a claim for a literary analysis?
personal nouns (I, You, We)
nouns (cat, dog, house)
verbs (run, walk, like)
adjectives (great, big, little)
12
Which of the following best describes evidence?
Opinions about a topic
A position about a given topic.
Valid and sound support for a given claim.
Analysis linking the evidence together.
13
Which answer supports this claim?
Solar panels look cool.
Cars use a lot of gas and it is expensive.
Keeping the Earth clean is good for the environment.
Solar panels can be used to power houses as well.
14
A claim is a
informative essay
Author's opinion or viewpoint
just a opinion
nothing
15
Which statement best describes a literary analysis?
summarizes a text and makes a recommendation for others to read it
requires research from many sources to support an argument about a topic
combines the writer's own opinions about a text with evidence from the text
contains only facts from a text and should not contain opinions
16
Which answer supports this claim?
Professional ice skaters practice for about 5 hours a day.
Ice skating is part of the winter Olympics every 4 years.
Basketball players practice for an average of 3 hours a day.
Professional ice skaters nap for 19 hours every day.
17
Which of these is a good thesis?
B
D
C
A
18
Which of these is an example of a direct quote citation?
Is there a price to inspiration and creativity?
We should explore space
Thomas Jones often says, "Only a human can experience..."
Space exploration is not a drain on economy.
19
Which statement is NOT a claim about the topic of video games?
The history of video games spans decades.
Video games are good for the brain.
Video games lead to violence in adolescents.
There are not enough games marketed to females.
20
Consider the pros and cons to school sports. Select the best written argument IN FAVOR of school sports.
The most popular sport in US schools is football.
Athletics are a worthwhile investment in schools.
Schools are wasting money on athletics.
Athletes aren't "book smart".
21
Argument: Technology is causing an increase in cyberbullying. Which evidence best supports this claim?
The CDC reported 16% of high schoolers were bullied online.
Bullies are bad.
In the last three decades, technology has revolutionized teen life.
Cyberbullying takes place over digital devices like cell phones and iPads.
22
What details from the text support that Sadie is very close to Lucky, seeing him more as a friend than a horse? Choose 2
She about her first day on Lucky & realized how far they had come together.
"Because there were no other riders, Sadie felt a tinge of loneliness."
"[Sadie] was relieved that she had her best friend, Lucky, right there."
"Sadie rode Lucky in the outdoor arena, schooled him over small jumps"

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Evidence and claims

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Questions 22

Answers

1
Which of these is a good thesis?
A
B
C
D
2
After introducing, quoting, and citing evidence, you should always...
explain how the evidence supports the claim.
summarize the quote in your own words.
summarize how the quote fits into the larger story.
explain why the evidence is shocking.
3
Which reason does NOT support this argument: Elementary-aged students are too young to use social media.
Social media can be dangerous for young kids.
My younger brother is incapable of following along with a TikTok dance.
Kids should be interacting face-to-face instead of online.
Young kids are still learning "netiquette" or how to act properly online.
4
Which of these is a good thesis?
I think sound techniques make poetry a lot more fun.
He uses onomatopoeia, repetition, and similar sounding words
Yes, sound techniques are used.
Carroll uses sound techniques to create a creepy mood.
5
Where should your counterclaim go?
In the body paragraphs
In the introduction
Not in your essay. Why present the other side of the argument.
In the conclusion
6
Which is a good transition for explanations?
This evidence demonstrates...
All of these are great options
This shows...
This proves...
7
What is a counterclaim?
A statement that explains what the opposition thinks
A statement that introduces a body paragraph
A statement that asks a question
A statement that confirms your claim
8
Which answer supports this claim?
Running is exercise that can be done anywhere, at any time.
Exercise does not give your body any benefits.
Exercise helps you have a better mood.
Exercise helps your heart pump blood which is good for you.
9
Which details from the text support the inference that Lucky became more and more afraid during the storm? (Choose 2)
She turned back to Lucky to calm him and tell him they were almost there
The sky darkened , rain pelted them, and the wind howled.
Sadie stood still and comforted Lucky, at the same time comforting herself.
"Then she remembered seeing an old abandoned deer stand on the trail.
10
Which of the following are strong examples of evidence for an argument?
Facts and statistics
Personal experiences
Examples from history
Quotes from expert sources
11
Which words should you avoid when writing a claim for a literary analysis?
personal nouns (I, You, We)
nouns (cat, dog, house)
verbs (run, walk, like)
adjectives (great, big, little)
12
Which of the following best describes evidence?
Opinions about a topic
A position about a given topic.
Valid and sound support for a given claim.
Analysis linking the evidence together.
13
Which answer supports this claim?
Solar panels look cool.
Cars use a lot of gas and it is expensive.
Keeping the Earth clean is good for the environment.
Solar panels can be used to power houses as well.
14
A claim is a
informative essay
Author's opinion or viewpoint
just a opinion
nothing
15
Which statement best describes a literary analysis?
summarizes a text and makes a recommendation for others to read it
requires research from many sources to support an argument about a topic
combines the writer's own opinions about a text with evidence from the text
contains only facts from a text and should not contain opinions
16
Which answer supports this claim?
Professional ice skaters practice for about 5 hours a day.
Ice skating is part of the winter Olympics every 4 years.
Basketball players practice for an average of 3 hours a day.
Professional ice skaters nap for 19 hours every day.
17
Which of these is a good thesis?
B
D
C
A
18
Which of these is an example of a direct quote citation?
Is there a price to inspiration and creativity?
We should explore space
Thomas Jones often says, "Only a human can experience..."
Space exploration is not a drain on economy.
19
Which statement is NOT a claim about the topic of video games?
The history of video games spans decades.
Video games are good for the brain.
Video games lead to violence in adolescents.
There are not enough games marketed to females.
20
Consider the pros and cons to school sports. Select the best written argument IN FAVOR of school sports.
The most popular sport in US schools is football.
Athletics are a worthwhile investment in schools.
Schools are wasting money on athletics.
Athletes aren't "book smart".
21
Argument: Technology is causing an increase in cyberbullying. Which evidence best supports this claim?
The CDC reported 16% of high schoolers were bullied online.
Bullies are bad.
In the last three decades, technology has revolutionized teen life.
Cyberbullying takes place over digital devices like cell phones and iPads.
22
What details from the text support that Sadie is very close to Lucky, seeing him more as a friend than a horse? Choose 2
She about her first day on Lucky & realized how far they had come together.
"Because there were no other riders, Sadie felt a tinge of loneliness."
"[Sadie] was relieved that she had her best friend, Lucky, right there."
"Sadie rode Lucky in the outdoor arena, schooled him over small jumps"