What is a claim?(2 points)

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Responses

Statements that are made to explain why the writer believes the claim is possible or true
Statements that are made to explain why the writer believes the claim is possible or true

A specific opinion that can be supported by evidence
A specific opinion that can be supported by evidence

The main idea of the text
The main idea of the text

Parts of the text that are easily seen with your eyes including the title, subtitles, bolded words, and captions for images.
Parts of the text that are easily seen with your eyes including the title, subtitles, bolded words, and captions for images.
Question 2
When structuring an argument, use.....(2 points)
Responses

A text with opinions
A text with opinions

CRE: claims, reasons and evidence
CRE: claims, reasons and evidence

Fictional story elements
Fictional story elements

Non-credible sources
Non-credible sources
Question 3
Choose two steps in analyzing an argument(2 points)
Responses

Evaluate the claim by deciding whether the claim is true and if it was supported well enough by the reasons and evidence provided
Evaluate the claim by deciding whether the claim is true and if it was supported well enough by the reasons and evidence provided

Accept the writer's opinion without reviewing credentials
Accept the writer's opinion without reviewing credentials

Trace the claim by seeing where the claim leads the audience.
Trace the claim by seeing where the claim leads the audience.

Analyze one source instead of multiple sources
Analyze one source instead of multiple sources
Question 4
Are these questions to consider when evaluating an argument? True or False:

Is there enough evidence to support the claim? What is the author trying to make you aware of? Do all of the facts provided show a clear link to the claims that are being made ?

(2 points)
Responses

True
True

False
False
Question 5
A text or speech that expresses an opinion on a specific issue or topic and supports it with reasons and evidence is:(2 points)
Responses

Tracing
Tracing

Facts
Facts

Argument
Argument

Items in a fiction novel
Items in a fiction novel
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Answer 1

Here are the correct responses to your questions:

Question 1: What is a claim? (2 points)

• A specific opinion that can be supported by evidence

Question 2: When structuring an argument, use.....(2 points)

• CRE: claims, reasons and evidence

Question 3: Choose two steps in analyzing an argument(2 points)

• Evaluate the claim by deciding whether the claim is true and if it was supported well enough by the reasons and evidence provided
• Trace the claim by seeing where the claim leads the audience.

Question 4: Are these questions to consider when evaluating an argument? True or False:

• True

Question 5: A text or speech that expresses an opinion on a specific issue or topic and supports it with reasons and evidence is:(2 points)

• Argument

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