Facts and examples that support a claim are called _______?(1 point)
an argument.
an evaluation.
reasons.
evidence.
What is a counterclaim in an argumentative text?(1 point)
facts and examples
an opposing idea
support for a claim
the main argument
What do claims show about the writer? Select two answers.(1 point)
his or her beliefs about the topic that is being written about
his or her flexibility when writing about a topic
his or her writing process with a certain topic
his or her organizational structure for writing about the topic
his or her conclusions that have been formed about the topic
What are things to consider when determining the expertise of the author of a source? Select two answers.(1 point)
a college degree 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
proven experience in the field they are writing about
if the author writes in a formal style and serious tone
Calvin is doing some research on climate change. He finds the following book at his 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.
(1 point)
Calvin found the book in the library.
The book was published in New York.
The book has a recent publication date.
The author has a doctoral degree.
The title refers to climate change.
To determine the type of credible sources that you need for evidence, what should you keep in mind?(1 point)
your claim
your facts
your conclusion
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?
(1 point)
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?(1 point)
Informal language uses jargon.
Formal language uses more varied and complex vocabulary.
Formal language uses contractions, slang, and personal pronouns.
Informal language is used by professionals.
What writing elements can you use in order to draw the reader in with your conclusion?(1 point)
a minor detail or an authoritative tone
a statement questioning the truth of your claim
supporting evidence, an example, or an image
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 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
with an anecdote about sharks in the wild
with a new detail about marine algae
Write one to two sentences explaining why it is important to give reasons to support a claim.(2 points)
Imagine that you want to present an argument for banning single-use plastic bottles in schools. Write your claim in both informal and formal language.(2 points)
1. evidence
2. an opposing idea
3. conclusions that have been formed about the topic & beliefs about the topic that is being written about
4. a collage degree in the field they are writing about & proven experience in the field they are writing about
5. the book has a recent publication date & the author has a doctoral degree
6. your claim
7. she tells her mother that her right shoe has a hole and that the soles are worn
8. to show things in a non-literal way
9. formal vocabulary uses more varied and complex vocabulary
10. a question, a quotation, or a call to action
11. with the point that sharks are a part of the food chain that supports reef growth
For the people in Connexus who need to cheat, here are the answers on the ELA test:
1. Evidence
2. An opposing idea
3. His or her beliefs about the topic that is being written about & His or her conclusions that have been formed about the topic
4. A college degree in the field they're writing about & Proven experience in the field they are writing about
5. The book has a recent publication date & The author has a doctoral degree.
6. Your claim
7. She tells the mother that her right shoe has a hole and the soles are worn.
8. Formal language uses more varied and complex vocabulary.
9. a question, a quotation or a call to action.
10. with the point that sharks are a part of the food chain that supports reef growth
11-13 are writing questions. Good luck on those!
i said i would come back and give you answers so here they are
12. It is important to give reasons to support a claim because reasons are like evidence except reasons give more examples and statement to make the audience understand your claim. If i was a lawyer I would let my client tell the representatives what happened and then I would tell them reasons of why they should believe why they should understand the defendant needs to be put away, when you give reasons your getting them to understand your claim.
13.Formal- We Should ban plastic bottles because there harmful for the environment. Plastic Bottles can put harmful chemicals into our environment. Plastic Bottles can also effect animals because the plastic has toxic chemicals in it which can effect animals with diseases and effect reproduction. Plastic Bottles can also affect people because plastic has bisphenol A, and this chemical sweeps into the water and when we drink the water we ingest chemicals. which gives people diseases such as cancer and lead to hormonal issues.
Informal- We Should get rid of PB(plastic bottles) b/c there bad for the world. PB can put bad chem. into our world. PB can also EFX animals b/c the plastic has bad chem. in it which can EFX animals with DZ and effect reprod-. PB can also EFX people because plastic has BPA, and this chem. goes into the water and when we drink the water we gulp down chem. which gives people DZ such as CA and lead to alot of concern.