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Which of the following should a writer include in a concluding statement? Select two correctanswers.
(1 point)
a call to action
a counterclaim with a rebuttal
a new fact or statistic
a counterclaim without a rebuttal
a new reason that was not introduced earlier in the argument
A)
Maria is writing an argument to support the claim that schools should require students to wearuniforms.
Which points align with her argument and should be included in the argument's concludingstatement? Select two correct answers.
(1 point)
A panel of school psychologists have found that requiring school uniforms restricts students’
freedom of expression.
Ninety-five percent of schools in New Orleans require students to wear uniforms.
The cost of school uniforms varies greatly from state to state.
Teachers and administrators believe that wearing uniforms creates a level playing field for all
students.
Recent studies have shown that requiring school uniforms may deter crime and increase student
safety.
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What is a concession in an argument?
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A writer’s main point or position on a topic.
A writer’s admission that a counterclaim is valid.
A statement that presents opposing evidence.
an opposing argument to the writer’s claim.
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What is a purpose of the concluding statement? Select two correct answers.
(1 point)
to describe a counterclaim
to call the readers to action
to introduce background information
to underscore the importance of the claim
to give the readers new evidence and details
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Use the passage to answer the question.
Claim: Physical education classes are a critical part of education that help students buildself-esteem and learn healthy habits.
Alaina is writing an argument supporting the claim above. What should she include in theconcluding statement? Select the two correct answers.
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Attending physical education classes as children can instill a healthy lifestyle that will continue into
adulthood.
A University of Florida study revealed that overweight children avoid physical education classes
because they fear bullying.
Regular physical education classes allow students to set and achieve goals, work cooperatively, and
build self-confidence.
Only six states currently require physical education in all grades from kindergarten through twelfth
grade.
There are benefits to physical education classes, but instruction time at school is limited and should
be devoted to the core subjects.

Answer 1

Question 1: Which of the following should a writer include in a concluding statement? Select two correct answers.

• Answer:
  • a call to action
  • a counterclaim with a rebuttal

Question 2: Maria is writing an argument to support the claim that schools should require students to wear uniforms. Which points align with her argument and should be included in the argument's concluding statement? Select two correct answers.

• Answer:
  • Teachers and administrators believe that wearing uniforms creates a level playing field for all students.
  • Recent studies have shown that requiring school uniforms may deter crime and increase student safety.

Question 3: What is a concession in an argument?

• Answer:
  • A writer’s admission that a counterclaim is valid.

Question 4: What is a purpose of the concluding statement? Select two correct answers.

• Answer:
  • to call the readers to action
  • to underscore the importance of the claim

Question 5: Claim: Physical education classes are a critical part of education that help students build self-esteem and learn healthy habits. Alaina is writing an argument supporting the claim above. What should she include in the concluding statement? Select the two correct answers.

• Answer:
  • Attending physical education classes as children can instill a healthy lifestyle that will continue into adulthood.
  • Regular physical education classes allow students to set and achieve goals, work cooperatively, and build self-confidence.