Evaluate Claims (RI.8)
What is the claim in: Recycling is one of the most effective ways to reduce waste and protect our planet. By reusing materials, we can decrease the amount of trash that ends up in landfills and oceans. Recycling also conserves natural resources like trees, water, and minerals. When we recycle, we use less energy compared to producing new products from raw materials. Therefore, recycling is essential for creating a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
Recycling is essential for creating a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.
What’s the author’s purpose of an advertisement?
To persuade.
What’s the theme? “She kept going despite failure.”
Perseverance
How does Roger change? “At first he steals; later he thanks Mrs. Jones.”
From thief to respectful/grateful.
What literary device is used in this sentence? “The classroom was a war zone.”
Metaphor
Which sentence supports recycling?
Studies have proven that recycling significantly reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills. By reusing materials like paper, plastic, and glass, communities can lower their overall trash output. Research shows that cities with strong recycling programs generate less landfill waste compared to those without. Recycling also helps prevent pollution by keeping harmful materials out of the environment. These findings show that recycling is an effective solution for reducing waste and protecting the planet.
Research shows that cities with strong recycling programs generate less landfill waste compared to those without.
What device is the following questions?
“Isn’t it time we acted now?”
Rhetorical question.
Central idea: “The article explains how bees pollinate flowers.”
Bees are important for pollination.
What causes Roger’s change?
Mrs. Jones shows kindness.
An idiom - a common expression whose meaning is not literal but understood culturally or contextually
Is this strong reasoning? “We should ban homework because it’s boring.”
No; it’s opinion, not valid reasoning.
What’s the author’s POV?
“I believe school should start later.”
Supports later start times.
Is this sentence objective?
“He saved the town by defeating the dragon.”
Yes, the sentence is objective.
It states a fact about what happened.
What helps character development?
Dialogue with another character or a supporting character.
What device is shown here?
“He’s as fast as a cheetah.”
Simile
Why is the following statement weak evidence for banning plastic straws? “Plastic straws are colorful.”
It’s weak because it’s irrelevant.
Why use repetition? “We must fight. We must win.”
To emphasize.
Theme in the sentence: “He forgave his enemy and chose peace.”
Forgiveness.
How does Elena change? “At first scared, then she speaks out.”
Becomes brave.
What device is shown here? “The wind whispered through the trees.”
Personification
Is this a true or false statement? Why? “Eating candy daily makes you healthier.”
It’s false; it’s an untrue claim.
What is the tone? “The cold, heartless machine beeped relentlessly.”
Critical tone.
Theme in the sentence: “She realized money can’t buy happiness.”
Money doesn’t guarantee happiness.
What event advances plot? “The hero accepts the quest.”
Accepting the quest.
What does “time flew” mean?
Time passed quickly.