Trace and Evaluate Arguments - 6th Grade Reading
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Which sentence is evidence rather than opinion: A) "It is terrible" B) "The cost is $10$"?
Which sentence is evidence rather than opinion: A) "It is terrible" B) "The cost is $10$"?
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B) “The cost is $10$”. Cost is a verifiable fact; "terrible" is subjective.
B) “The cost is $10$”. Cost is a verifiable fact; "terrible" is subjective.
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Which option is a reason (not evidence): A) "Because it improves safety" B) "A study found fewer injuries"?
Which option is a reason (not evidence): A) "Because it improves safety" B) "A study found fewer injuries"?
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A) “Because it improves safety”. Reasons explain why; evidence shows specific proof.
A) “Because it improves safety”. Reasons explain why; evidence shows specific proof.
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Which statement is unsupported: A) "Research shows" B) "Everyone knows it is best"?
Which statement is unsupported: A) "Research shows" B) "Everyone knows it is best"?
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B) “Everyone knows it is best”. "Everyone knows" lacks concrete proof or data.
B) “Everyone knows it is best”. "Everyone knows" lacks concrete proof or data.
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Identify the counterclaim: "Some argue uniforms limit self-expression."
Identify the counterclaim: "Some argue uniforms limit self-expression."
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Uniforms limit self-expression. "Some argue" introduces an opposing viewpoint.
Uniforms limit self-expression. "Some argue" introduces an opposing viewpoint.
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Which option is the strongest evidence: A) one example B) expert study C) personal feeling?
Which option is the strongest evidence: A) one example B) expert study C) personal feeling?
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B) Expert study. Expert research carries more weight than anecdotes.
B) Expert study. Expert research carries more weight than anecdotes.
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What is the bandwagon fallacy?
What is the bandwagon fallacy?
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Claiming something is true because many people believe it. Popularity doesn't determine truth or validity.
Claiming something is true because many people believe it. Popularity doesn't determine truth or validity.
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Which option best signals a claim is being supported: A) "for example" B) "maybe"?
Which option best signals a claim is being supported: A) "for example" B) "maybe"?
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A) “for example”. "For example" introduces supporting evidence.
A) “for example”. "For example" introduces supporting evidence.
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Which sentence shows bias: A) "This foolish rule" B) "This rule"?
Which sentence shows bias: A) "This foolish rule" B) "This rule"?
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A) “This foolish rule”. "Foolish" shows the author's negative judgment.
A) “This foolish rule”. "Foolish" shows the author's negative judgment.
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Which statement is a claim (not evidence): A) "The program works" B) "Scores rose by $15$%"?
Which statement is a claim (not evidence): A) "The program works" B) "Scores rose by $15$%"?
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A) “The program works”. Claims state positions; evidence provides proof.
A) “The program works”. Claims state positions; evidence provides proof.
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What is a claim in an argumentative informational text?
What is a claim in an argumentative informational text?
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A statement the author wants the reader to accept as true. Claims are assertions that need support to be convincing.
A statement the author wants the reader to accept as true. Claims are assertions that need support to be convincing.
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What is the central argument of a text?
What is the central argument of a text?
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The main position the author supports with reasons and evidence. This is the thesis that all other points work to prove.
The main position the author supports with reasons and evidence. This is the thesis that all other points work to prove.
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What is a reason in an argument?
What is a reason in an argument?
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A statement that explains why the claim should be believed. Reasons provide the logical basis for accepting claims.
A statement that explains why the claim should be believed. Reasons provide the logical basis for accepting claims.
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What is evidence in an argument?
What is evidence in an argument?
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Facts or details that support a reason or claim. Evidence provides concrete proof for reasons and claims.
Facts or details that support a reason or claim. Evidence provides concrete proof for reasons and claims.
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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?
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A fact is verifiable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts can be proven true or false; opinions cannot.
A fact is verifiable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts can be proven true or false; opinions cannot.
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What is a logical fallacy?
What is a logical fallacy?
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A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument. Fallacies make arguments seem valid when they're not.
A flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument. Fallacies make arguments seem valid when they're not.
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Identify the claim in this sentence: "School should start later to help students."
Identify the claim in this sentence: "School should start later to help students."
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School should start later to help students. This states what should happen—a position to prove.
School should start later to help students. This states what should happen—a position to prove.
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Identify the evidence in this sentence: "In a survey, 70% of students reported more sleep."
Identify the evidence in this sentence: "In a survey, 70% of students reported more sleep."
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“In a survey, 70% of students reported more sleep”. Survey data provides measurable support for claims.
“In a survey, 70% of students reported more sleep”. Survey data provides measurable support for claims.
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Which option best describes a supported claim: one with evidence or one with only opinions?
Which option best describes a supported claim: one with evidence or one with only opinions?
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A claim supported with relevant evidence. Evidence makes claims credible, not mere opinions.
A claim supported with relevant evidence. Evidence makes claims credible, not mere opinions.
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What is the best definition of a counterclaim?
What is the best definition of a counterclaim?
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A claim that opposes the author’s main claim. It challenges or contradicts the main argument.
A claim that opposes the author’s main claim. It challenges or contradicts the main argument.
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What does it mean to evaluate a claim in a text?
What does it mean to evaluate a claim in a text?
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Judge whether it is supported by strong, relevant evidence. Assessing if the proof adequately backs the claim.
Judge whether it is supported by strong, relevant evidence. Assessing if the proof adequately backs the claim.
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Which option is the strongest type of evidence for a factual claim: a statistic, a rumor, or a guess?
Which option is the strongest type of evidence for a factual claim: a statistic, a rumor, or a guess?
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A statistic (verifiable data). Numbers provide objective, measurable proof.
A statistic (verifiable data). Numbers provide objective, measurable proof.
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Which claim is NOT supported as written: “Recycling helps” or “Recycling reduces landfill waste by 20% in our city”?
Which claim is NOT supported as written: “Recycling helps” or “Recycling reduces landfill waste by 20% in our city”?
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“Recycling helps.”. Too vague—lacks specific reasons or proof.
“Recycling helps.”. Too vague—lacks specific reasons or proof.
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What is the author’s argument in an informational text?
What is the author’s argument in an informational text?
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The overall position supported by claims, reasons, and evidence. The central thesis built from interconnected elements.
The overall position supported by claims, reasons, and evidence. The central thesis built from interconnected elements.
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Identify the claim: “School should start later to improve student learning.”
Identify the claim: “School should start later to improve student learning.”
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School should start later to improve student learning. This states what should happen and why.
School should start later to improve student learning. This states what should happen and why.
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Identify the evidence: “In a 2023 study, grades rose after later start times.”
Identify the evidence: “In a 2023 study, grades rose after later start times.”
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“In a 2023 study, grades rose after later start times.”. This provides specific data supporting the argument.
“In a 2023 study, grades rose after later start times.”. This provides specific data supporting the argument.
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