Writing an Argument that Supports the Characteristics of a Role Model
Question 6 • SS-English Language Arts 7
Read this example.Martin is assigned an argumentative essay. The prompt says, "Write an argumentative essay that takes a position on whether students should have to pass a test to graduate from high school."Martin develops this claim: "If students have passed all their classes and tests in those classes, it is not fair to make them also pass a test to graduate from high school."Which answer choice best describes Martin’s claim?
Answer
A
Martin’s claim does not take a position.
B
Martin’s claim is based more on emotion than reasoning.
C
Martin’s claim does not respond to the prompt.
D
Martin’s claim is good because it appropriately responds to the prompt.
Explanation
Martin clearly takes a position: students who have passed their classes and tests should not also have to pass a separate graduation test. This directly answers the prompt about whether students should have to pass a test to graduate. The claim gives a reason—students have already demonstrated their learning in their classes—so D, that the claim appropriately responds to the prompt, is the best choice.
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