1.) Which of the following pieces of evidence would best support an argument in favor of a longer school week?

A. A poll of student opinions in the school newspaper

B. A report from Department of Education describing research findings

C. An online petition requesting more hours in school signed by teachers

D. An editorial written by a parent explaining the benefits of more time in school


2.) What is the starting point for an argument?

A. Claim

B. Counterclaim

C. Evidence

D. Interpretation


3.) A counter claim

A. starts an argument

B. disagrees with a position

C. agrees with the evidence

D. ends a discussion