Claims
True or False:
Claims start out with "I think that..." or "In my opinion..."
FALSE!!!!!!!
"Before you believe a shocking headline, you should scrutinize it by looking closely at the author, the date, and the sources used." What does scrutinize mean?
B) Examine very carefully
Who composed the music for the movie “The Lion King”?
Elton John
Which is an example of a strong claim?
A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.
B) Social media was first invented in 1997, and currently millions of people use social media every day which leads to anxiety, wasted time, and cyberbullying.
C) In this essay I will prove that social media use should be limited.
A) Social media use should be limited because it leads to anxiety, wastes time, and puts people in danger of cyberbullying.
Which evidence best supports the claim: "Technology has made people less patient."
Evidence: "The 1969 moon landing was a major human achievement." Which option provides the best reasoning?
A) The event was broadcast live on television to millions of people.
B) This took a lot of work and proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.
C) The moon landing happened in the late 60s.
D) The mission was called Apollo 11 and launched from Florida.
B) It took a lot of work and proved that humans could successfully navigate and survive in deep space.
What is wrong with the sentence below?
After dusting the bookshelf and wiping the tables down.
It is a fragment.
Which Broadway musical is known for the song “Defying Gravity”?
Wicked
The drought in Northern India was unprecedented, so the people were not prepared. What is the meaning of "unprecedented"?
This New Jersey legend wrote anthems such as "Born to Run," and "Badlands," and "Thunder Road." He is also famous for performing marathon concerts often eclipsing three hours in length.
Bruce Springsteen
In March 2024, Beyoncé released a record-breaking album that blended country-pop and Americana. What was it called?
Cowboy Carter
An essay argues that "Reading fiction helps build empathy." Which evidence is most relevant?
A) Fiction books are often longer and more descriptive than non-fiction books.
B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.
C) Many libraries offer "Reading Challenges" for teenagers during the summer.
D) Famous authors often use metaphors to describe the settings of their stories.
B) A Rutgers University study showed that readers of fiction score higher on tests measuring the ability to understand others' feelings.
This Minnesota musician had many hits in the 80s including "Purple Rain."
Prince