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8.60 Choose the strongest claim Worksheet

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This Grade 8 English worksheet provides structured practice on 8.60 Choose the strongest claim. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Choose the strongest claim - Select the best claim for a prompt based on clarity, defensibility, and scope appropriate to the task and audience. (CCSS W.8.1; TEKS 8.11(C); FL ELA.8.C.1.3; NY 8W1)

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Grade 8

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English

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English Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Which statement would be the clearest and most defensible claim for this argument?

AThe school should keep laptops in lockers because damaged devices cost money to replace.

BThe school should let students carry laptops at lunch because lunch is already short.

CThe school should ask students to be careful with laptops during lunch.

DThe school should require laptops to be stored during lunch but add quick-access locker areas or supervised storage, because protecting devices shouldn’t create extra delays for students.

Solution & Explanation:D is strongest because it protects devices while solving the delay concern with quick-access or supervised storage. A and B each ignore one side of the problem, and C is too weak.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which option is strongest because it solves the main problem without ignoring the constraint?

ASchools should offer adult ESL classes in every school building because community learning is important.

BThe district should avoid evening adult classes because schools need to stay secure at night.

CThe district should let community groups use school buildings whenever rooms are empty.

DThe district should offer evening adult ESL classes at select schools with controlled entrances and security staff, because it supports community learning while keeping buildings safe.

Solution & Explanation:D is strongest because it provides community benefit while naming security safeguards. A is too broad, B is one-sided, and C ignores security controls.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Which claim best uses the context in the notes to make a supportable recommendation?

AThe state should eliminate standardized tests because testing stress hurts learning.

BThe state should keep all current tests because schools need comparable data.

CThe state should replace tests with teacher opinions about student progress.

DThe state should reduce the number of standardized tests and use sampling or rotating subjects, because it preserves statewide data while cutting repeated testing time.

Solution & Explanation:D is strongest because it reduces testing time while preserving comparable statewide data through sampling or rotation. A and B are one-sided, and C does not provide comparable data.

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