Writing a Research-Based Argumentative Essay about Technology Answers

Read the claim and counterclaim.Claim: In order to provide students with the most well-rounded education and the greatest opportunity to succeed, school days should be extended.Counterclaim: If school days were extended, children would not have time to participate in other enriching activities, such as spending time with friends.

Which of the these are reliable sources when conducting research? Select four options.local newspaperssocial mediaelectronic textbookslegal documentsscholarly journalspersonal blogs

Pedro is writing an essay arguing that students should be taught proper nutrition in school. Which claim is most effective for his argument?

Which sentence contains an element of bias?

Which of these are reliable Internet sources for conducting research? Select three options.sites run by universitiessites that anyone can editUS government sitesonline newspaper sitesanonymously authored sites

Read the paragraph.(1) Playing a team sport such as soccer or lacrosse can help a child learn important life skills, such as sportsmanship, loyalty, and discipline. (2) Sports also give children a chance to have fun with their friends. (3) However, being on a team can also put undue pressure on a child, canceling out the positive effects. (4) Generally though, the majority of children who play team sports have a positive experience, perform better in school, and develop strong relationships with others.

Read the paragraph.(1) Baseball is unique because it is the only sport in America that does not have a time clock—although tennis and softball are not timed, either. (2) Instead, games last for nine innings, unless there is a tie after the ninth, in which case they go extra innings. (3) Nine-inning games last an average of three hours. (4) Extra innings tack on time to an already long game, but the end is always the most exciting part. (5) Most people in the US watch baseball and are fans of their hometown team.

Which claim is the most effective for the argument that the minimum age to get a driver’s license should be changed to 18?

Read the claim and paragraph.(1) Homework has more negative effects on children and teenagers than positive effects. (2) Hours of schoolwork after the school day is over intrude on students’ family lives, cause unnecessary stress, and take away from time participating in other enriching activities. (3) In addition, studies show that for children below high-school age, there is no relationship between homework and how a student performs on a test, and for high-school students, the relationship is nearly insignificant. (4) Although homework might not have a major effect on test scores, some say that it teaches students other important life lessons. (5) However, no conclusive study has shown that homework improves students’ self-discipline, time-management skills, or sense of independence. (6) Therefore, schools should seriously reconsider revising homework guidelines, and teachers should only assign homework when it is truly necessary.

Which is the most effective piece of evidence to support the claim that adolescents who exercise daily are healthier than those who are inactive?