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Take a look at the following graphic organizer.

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A
Manufacturing of hybrid cars
B
Protecting the environment
C
Walking as a forms of transportation
D
Environmentally safe transportation
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Strong evidence that supports the writer’s claim includes

A
directions.
B
opinions.
C
examples.
D
captions.
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Credible sources for an argumentative essay about education include

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original documents stating a law about education.
B
websites where everyone can post their opinions.
C
movies about real-life teachers and their experiences.
D
blogs written by teachers, parents, and students.
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Take a look at the following arguments.People who break traffic rules should pay large fees when they receive tickets. People who break traffic rules should also have to pay large fees for protecting the safety of other drivers.Which sentence best revises the second argument to make it relevant to the first?

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First, people who break traffic rules should also have to pay large fees for protecting the safety of other drivers.
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For that reason, people who break traffic rules should also have to pay large fees for protecting the safety of other drivers.
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Likewise, people who break traffic rules should also have to pay large fees for protecting the safety of other drivers.
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Then, people who break traffic rules should also have to pay large fees for protecting the safety of other drivers.
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Take a look at the following graphic organizer of credible and not credible Internet sources.

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www.usa.gov
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www.harvard.edu
C
www.wikipedia.com
D
www.nasa.gov
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Take a look at the following writing prompt.Write a research-based argumentative essay for or against free education for children worldwide.Which statement describes a source that would be appropriate for gathering information about this topic?

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a movie about children from different cultures across the world
B
a website that is created by a person who is interested in education
C
a website that is from an established news organization
D
a blog written by a student who received free education
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Which feature of an online publication makes it a credible source?

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It tells vivid and interesting stories.
B
It gives only one viewpoint of a topic.
C
It includes quotations from all kinds of people.
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It provides accurate and appropriate data.
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Relevant facts relate to the topic and

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address the counterclaim to an argument.
B
give evidence to support reasons in an argument.
C
connect ideas clearly and logically.
D
provide an essay with a strong conclusion.
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Take a look at the following argument and its supportive evidence.There should be more severe consequences for students who come to school late. Students who typically arrive late will wake up earlier and leave home sooner.Which sentence best revises the supportive evidence?

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In addition, students who typically arrive late will wake up earlier and leave home sooner.
B
However, students who typically arrive late will wake up earlier and leave home sooner.
C
Finally, students who typically arrive late will wake up earlier and leave home sooner.
D
As a result, students who typically arrive late will wake up earlier and leave home sooner.
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Which of these sources lacks the credibility to be used for an argumentative essay about free education for children worldwide?

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a government website that provides statistics about education
B
a blog by a college student who tutored children in Argentina one summer
C
an online newspaper article about a politician trying to increase educational opportunities in his country
D
the website of an organization that helps build schools in developing countries
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Read the reason a student wrote for saving a city park.Hawk Hill is my favorite park, and it is free to visit.

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If Hawk Hill were gone, kids would have to go to other parks to play.
B
The Hawk Hill park equipment needs repairing, so we need to charge people two dollars to enter the park.
C
Hawk Hill should remain open because it is the only park we have with a lake where people can swim and fish.
D
There are three other parks that are equal in size to Hawk Hill.
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Take a look at this writing prompt.Write a research-based argumentative essay for or against school uniforms.Which statement describes a source that would be appropriate for gathering information about this topic?

A
an online news article that gives facts and data proving that uniforms help students to remain focused while in school
B
a movie that shares an entertaining story about a student who broke the school rule and wore regular clothes to school
C
a personal letter from a principal who believes uniforms are inexpensive
D
a blog that includes quotes from one student’s parents about school clothing
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Read the claim.Middletown should have a science museum.Which statement presents appropriate facts and details that can be used to support the claim?

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Middletown has a small population, so it is not wise to open a science museum because most of the people will not visit it.
B
Science museums in towns similar to Middletown have attracted many visitors, which is good for the community.
C
Science museums in other towns have displays of dinosaurs and other ancient forms of life.
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The art museum in the next town over opened more than fifteen years ago, and people really like it.
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Take a look at the following graphic organizer of relevant and not relevant facts and details.Claim: Our town needs a new water park.

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Our town already has a popular water park a few miles away.
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A water park would attract many visitors and generate income for the town.
C
The public pool gets very busy during the summer.
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Our town is located by a very beautiful lake where many people go for swims.

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