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Grade 8 Opinion Writing
"Do as we say or something bad will happen to you."

This is an example of what type of persuasive technique?
  1. Bandwagon
  2. Card stacking
  3. Exaggeration
  4. Fear mongering
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1a
Why is it important to address opposing point of views within your argumentative essay?
  1. because it is a part of the process of argument
  2. because doing this will help you meet the page length requirement for your essay
  3. because if you do not then your readers may become angry
  4. because you want to be able to refute in your essay what the opposing sides argue
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.6.1c, W.7.1c, W.8.1c
Which sentences show the writer using words and phrases to show the relationship among claims and reasons?
  1. Last year, the student government sponsored one school-wide event each month.
  2. More than 50 percent of the students in our school attended at least four of these events.
  3. In addition, programs like the peer tutoring program and the summer intern bulletin board are organized by student government committees and supported by student government fundraisers.
  4. At least 40 percent of the school's students take advantage of one of these programs as well.
  5. Yet only 10 percent of the school's students are active in student government or serve on committees.
  6. Effective student government requires the involvement of as many students as possible.
  7. We can't keep these programs going without your help.
  8. So, if you aren't already involved in student government, think about joining.
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1b
Which of the following is not considered evidence for argumentative essays?
  1. authorities
  2. opinions
  3. facts
  4. statistics
Grade 8 Opinion Writing
A claim should be vague.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.6.1d, W.7.1d, W.8.1d

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The writer is considering adding a sentence to the essay. Which sentence could best be added to the essay while still maintaining the formal style?
  1. If you don't help, you can't yelp when you don't like what's going on.
  2. So here's what I'm thinking -- we need more students to get involved.
  3. Student participation is an essential component of a successful school fundraiser.
  4. Don't sit back. Get off your duff and get involved!
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1b
Other than evidence, what else might you use to develop an argumentative essay?
  1. examples
  2. comparisons
  3. strategies
  4. all of the above
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1b
Support for an argument is what?
  1. the claim
  2. the underlying purpose for the argument
  3. material or evidence used to convince the audience
  4. facts the argument is trying to prove
Grade 8 Opinion Writing
Which of the following pieces of evidence are you MORE LIKELY to see in a non-fiction text?
  1. bias/objective/subjective opinions
  2. mood
  3. theme
  4. use of literary devices
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1b
Establishing credibility involves what?
  1. making the reader see that "everyone believes this, so you should too"
  2. citing authorities on the subject who support your point wholeheartedly
  3. adding supporting details, facts, and evidence to your argument
  4. all of the above
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1b
Which of the following visual arguments may evoke strong emotions?

an image of a nurse holding an unharmed infant who was dropped off at a designated safe-haven location
a designer label on a piece of clothing
a bar chart of 2003 housing construction sales per state
none of the above
  1. an image of a nurse holding an unharmed infant who was dropped off at a church
  2. a designer label on a piece of clothing
  3. a bar chart of 2003 housing construction for the sales per state
  4. all of the above
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.6.1b, W.7.1b, W.8.1b

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How does the writer add relevant facts?
  1. The writer add percents to show how many students are currently involved.
  2. The writer explains what students need to do.
  3. The writer presents a new idea to increase student participation.
  4. The writer does not include relevant facts.
Grade 8 Opinion Writing CCSS: CCRA.W.1, W.8.1b
Logical appeals involve what?
  1. inflated opinions and exaggerated facts
  2. pride, sympathy, and other feelings based on values
  3. factual evidence collected from data and events
  4. the audience's impressions about the person making the argument
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