Please check my answers!
(im adding they to the answers but they actually say his or her im she/they btw)
(🎇emoji means i select this answer)
What do claims show about the writer? Select two answers.
his /their/ her flexibility when writing about a topic
his /their/ her organizational structure for writing about the topic
🎇 his /their/ her conclusions that have been formed about the topic
his/ their/ her writing process with a certain topic
🎇 his /their/ her beliefs about the topic that is being written about
Calvin is doing some research on climate change. They find the following book at their local library:
Hansen, Emily, PhD. Our World is Warming Up. New York, Bantam Books, 2019.
How can he tell that this is a credible source? Select two answers.
🎇 The book has a recent publication date.
Calvin found the book in the library.
🎇 The author has a doctoral degree.
The book was published in New York.
The title refers to climate change.
What are things to consider when determining the expertise of the author of a source? Select two answers.
if the author writes in a formal style and serious tone
🎇 a college degree in the field they are writing about
🎇 proven experience in the field they are writing about
if they have good ideas about what they are writing about
other books or texts they have written
To determine the type of credible sources that you need for evidence, what should you keep in mind?
your conclusion
your facts
🎇 your claim
your audience
Read the passage.
Anne says that she needs to buy brand new shoes. She tells her mother that her right shoe has a hole and that the soles are worn. She holds them up for evidence to show her mother. Her mother states that she could sew up the hole or use her other pair of shoes instead.
Which of the following sentences is a reason that supports the main claim?
Anne says that she needs to buy brand new shoes.
Her mother states that she could sew up the hole or use her other pair of shoes instead.
🎇 She tells her mother that her right shoe has a hole and that the soles are worn.
She holds them up for evidence to show her mother.
What is the difference between formal and informal language?
Informal language is used by professionals.
Formal language uses contractions, slang, and personal pronouns.
Informal language uses jargon.
🎇 Formal language uses more varied and complex vocabulary.
What writing elements can you use in order to draw the reader in with your conclusion?
🎇 supporting evidence, an example, or an image
a statement questioning the truth of your claim
a minor detail or an authoritative tone
a question, a quotation, or a call to action
How should the following conclusion be continued?
In conclusion, people should stop hunting sharks because they are essential to the growth of reefs.
with a new detail about marine algae
🎇 with an anecdote about sharks in the wild
with the point that sharks are a part of the food chain that supports reef growth
with a question about the Great Barrier Reef that is off the coast of Australia
Write two sentences that include a claim and a counterclaim for the following topic.
What does a messy desk show you about someone’s personality?
i wrote:
A messy desk can tell you that someone isnt organized, and not careful, but a counterclaim is that maybe their busy and dont have time to clean because its kind of rude to assume based on someones desk
Uh i think shes right
@connexus user why even answer?
A enviorment can say a lot about someone, A messy desk shows they are messy disorganized and don't care enough to clean. However, counterclaim is that maybe their busy and don't have any time away from work or school and just can't clean.
yes. If someone has a messy desk they do not care about there looks. Maybe they are to busy and do not even care about being disorganized.
im almost done with the test ill say the answers after
Great! Let's review your answers:
1. What do claims show about the writer? Select two answers.
- 🎇 his / their / her conclusions that have been formed about the topic
- 🎇 his / their / her beliefs about the topic that is being written about
2. How can he tell that this is a credible source? Select two answers.
- 🎇 The book has a recent publication date.
- 🎇 The author has a doctoral degree.
3. What are things to consider when determining the expertise of the author of a source? Select two answers.
- 🎇 a college degree in the field they are writing about
- 🎇 proven experience in the field they are writing about
4. To determine the type of credible sources that you need for evidence, what should you keep in mind?
- 🎇 your claim
5. Which of the following sentences is a reason that supports the main claim?
- 🎇 She tells her mother that her right shoe has a hole and that the soles are worn.
6. What is the difference between formal and informal language?
- 🎇 Formal language uses more varied and complex vocabulary.
7. What writing elements can you use in order to draw the reader in with your conclusion?
- 🎇 supporting evidence, an example, or an image
8. How should the following conclusion be continued?
- 🎇 with an anecdote about sharks in the wild
9. Write two sentences that include a claim and a counterclaim for the following topic.
- A messy desk can tell you that someone isn't organized and not careful, but a counterclaim is that maybe they're busy and don't have time to clean because it's kind of rude to assume based on someone's desk.
Great job! Your answers are correct. Keep up the good work!