Opinion & Argument Writing — Drills · Grade 6 English
Chapter: WritingWhat these drills covers
By the end of Opinion & Argument Writing you should be able to:
- I can state a clear, arguable claim (opinion) about a topic.
- I can support my claim with clear reasons backed by relevant evidence.
- I can organize my reasons logically and close with a concluding statement.
4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: claim, reason, evidence, relevant, concluding statement.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Claim: 'Our school should offer at least one hot vegetarian option every day.' Reason: students who don't eat meat currently have few filling choices. Evidence (example): on meat-only days, the salad bar empties early, leaving some students with just a side and a roll.
Claim: 'Our school should offer at least one hot vegetarian option every day.' Reason: students who don't eat meat currently have few filling choices. Evidence (example): on meat-only days, the salad bar empties early, leaving some students with just a side and a roll.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
A supervised two-day trial could test use while respecting the staffing constraint. The preference supports trying the idea with that group, not a claim of achievement gains. Name who will supervise and what will be recorded before recommending wider adoption.
A supervised two-day trial could test use while respecting the staffing constraint. The preference supports trying the idea with that group, not a claim of achievement gains. Name who will supervise and what will be recorded before recommending wider adoption.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
That attacks people instead of addressing a practical counterclaim. Specify supervision, hours and a measure for the trial. Explain the evidence for a bounded recommendation while respecting the real constraint.
That attacks people instead of addressing a practical counterclaim. Specify supervision, hours and a measure for the trial. Explain the evidence for a bounded recommendation while respecting the real constraint.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.
Problem 4
Answer and explanation
In the first case, Claim: 'Our school should offer at least one hot vegetarian option every day.' Reason: students who don't eat meat currently have few filling choices. Evidence (example): on meat-only days, the salad bar empties early, leaving some students with just a side and a roll. In the changed case, A supervised two-day trial could test use while respecting the staffing constraint. The preference supports trying the idea with that group, not a claim of achievement gains. Name who will supervise and what will be recorded before recommending wider adoption. The method of defining the relationship and testing relevant evidence transfers; the particular source detail and scope must be checked anew.
In the first case, Claim: 'Our school should offer at least one hot vegetarian option every day.' Reason: students who don't eat meat currently have few filling choices. Evidence (example): on meat-only days, the salad bar empties early, leaving some students with just a side and a roll. In the changed case, A supervised two-day trial could test use while respecting the staffing constraint. The preference supports trying the idea with that group, not a claim of achievement gains. Name who will supervise and what will be recorded before recommending wider adoption. The method of defining the relationship and testing relevant evidence transfers; the particular source detail and scope must be checked anew.
Response criteria
- Answer the actual question with accurate details.
- Explain how the evidence or language choice supports the conclusion.
- State a relevant limit, alternative or justified revision.