Which sentence explains what it means for a claim to be debatable?(1 point)
Responses
It can be supported with evidence.
It can be supported with evidence.
It is based on facts that cannot be refuted.
It is based on facts that cannot be refuted.
It can be proven true or false.
It can be proven true or false.
It is something people could have differing opinions about.
It is something people could have differing opinions about.
Why is it important to address opposing arguments when writing an argument?(1 point)
Responses
It convinces people that you have done a lot of research on your topic.
It convinces people that you have done a lot of research on your topic.
It shows that your opinion on the topic is the best opinion.
It shows that your opinion on the topic is the best opinion.
It shows why the opposing argument should not be considered by your readers.
It shows why the opposing argument should not be considered by your readers.
It strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid.
It strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid.
Use the sentence to answer the question.
Claim: Middle school students should be provided with an outdoor recess as part of the school day.
Which sentence includes an opposing claim?
(1 point)
Responses
Most teenagers do not get enough exercise and should be given the opportunity to get exercise while at school.
Most teenagers do not get enough exercise and should be given the opportunity to get exercise while at school.
Students who have time to relax in the middle of the day are more focused and perform better in their studies.
Students who have time to relax in the middle of the day are more focused and perform better in their studies.
There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.
There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.
Research shows that middle school students would prefer to spend time socializing with their friends outside of school hours.
There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.
Which phrase means to organize evidence logically in a persuasive text?(1 point)
Responses
to include a counterargument
to include a counterargument
to put the least important piece of evidence first
to put the least important piece of evidence first
to provide at least three pieces of evidence to support the argument
to provide at least three pieces of evidence to support the argument
to present it in a way that makes sense
to present it in a way that makes sense
When deciding how to organize a persuasive text, which should come first in the text?(1 point)
Responses
the most interesting information
the most interesting information
a call to action
a call to action
an opposing claim
an opposing claim
the most important arguments
the most important arguments
A student is writing a persuasive paper trying to convince the local city council to increase the number of bike lanes. Which reason would be the most important argument to include in the paper?(1 point)People in our town bike often but have no safe place on the road.
People in our town bike often but have no safe place on the road.
My friends and I really like riding our bikes around town.
My friends and I really like riding our bikes around town.
Other towns have multiple bike lanes that are used frequently.
Other towns have multiple bike lanes that are used frequently.
Adding bike lanes would be costly for the city to add to the roads