Question

Which sentence explains what it means for a claim to be debatable?(1 point)
Responses

It is based on facts that cannot be refuted.
It is based on facts that cannot be refuted.

It is something people could have differing opinions about.
It is something people could have differing opinions about.

It can be supported with evidence.
It can be supported with evidence.

It can be proven true or false.
Answer
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 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.

It shows that your opinion on the topic is the best opinion.
Answer
What does it mean to refute an opposing argument?(1 point)
Responses

to explain your claim in detail
to explain your claim in detail

to provide reasons why it is wrong
to provide reasons why it is wrong

to support the argument with facts and examples
to support the argument with facts and examples

to show that you are an expert on the topic you are writing about
Answer
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

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.

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.

Research shows that middle school students would prefer to spend time socializing with their friends outside of school hours.
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.
Answer
tem #1

What is the Phrase of the Week?

(5 points)
Responses

Support your Ideas
Support your Ideas

Supported with Evidence
Supported with Evidence

Always use Evidence
Always use Evidence

Always Include Evidence
Answer
Item #2

Which items are on the Criteria for Success for the Writing an Argument Activity in NRI?

(1 point)
Responses

provides a clear argument for adding a bike lane
provides a clear argument for adding a bike lane

incorporates at least 2 pieces of evidence above
incorporates at least 2 pieces of evidence above

uses varied transitions to hold the reader's interest
uses varied transitions to hold the reader's interest

presents a formal argument in 3rd person using the following subjects: the reader, bikers, members of the community
presents a formal argument in 3rd person using the following subjects: the reader, bikers, members of the community

all of the above
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It is something people could have differing opinions about.
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It strengthens your claim because you have a chance to explain why it is invalid.
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to provide reasons why it is wrong
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There is not enough time in the school day for middle school students to be allowed a large amount of free time.
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Always use Evidence
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all of the above