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ACTIVITY IDENTIFYING ARGUABLE CLAIMS

Identify which of the following statements are arguable claims.

  1. World War I occurred before World War II.

  2. World War I caused World War II.

  3. The novel To Kill a Mockingbird is an influential study of racism in America.

  4. Anyone who does not appreciate the importance of To Kill a Mockingbird is either not very smart or downright prejudiced.

  5. To Kill a Mockingbird should be required reading for every student in public schools in America.

  6. Many schools have policies on what constitutes plagiarism and what the consequences are for anyone found guilty of plagiarism.

  7. All high schools should have clear policies on what constitutes plagiarism and what the consequences are for anyone found guilty of plagiarism.

  8. Plagiarism is cheating, pure and simple.