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What is one piece of evidence the author offers to support the reasons for the claim?
"The last time our park was cleaned, visitors to the park increased by 23 percent."
What is the best way for Ezra to adjust his argument?
Ezra should show that his research is more convincing than the conflicting information.
Which statement best describes the difference between Jeremy's first and second essays?
He adjusted his argument in response to the conflicting information.
Which additional information would best defend the author's claim?
If there are too many fish in the ocean, fish will eventually run out of food.
Which statement is a reason the author could use to support the claim?
Studies show that students eat healthier after learning how to cook.
Which statement best defends the author's claim with additional evidence?
The Curiosity rover will be able to explore Mars for up to 10 years.
What is the author's claim in the argument?
Visitors to the park increased when it was clean.
Barry is analyzing his classmate's argumentative essay. Which question would best help Barry evaluate the argument?
What facts does my classmate use to support the claim?
What is the best way Dwayne could respond to this new information?
by adjusting his claim to suggest other ways to help students make healthy choices
Andrea is writing an article in favor of allowing cell phones in the classroom. A new source, however, shows that some students cheat on tests by using cell phones to look up answers. How should Andrea connect the new source to her original argument?
by revising her claim to say that phones should be allowed in the classroom except on test days
What technique does this demonstrate?
presenting evidence that contradicts the original claim
Alek's classmate wrote an article arguing that the school's soccer team should be replaced by a lacrosse team. Alek wants to challenge this claim. Which approach would work best to challenge his classmate's claim?
showing statistics that prove soccer is a safer sport than lacrosse
