Claims and Evidence

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Opinion: It is best to play it safe and keep sheltering at home right now because of Covid-19.

Which evidence doesn't support this opinion?

Options: There are still many new cases each day, We still do not have a cure or vaccine, It's hurting the economy for people to not work

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It's hurting the economy for people to not work

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Opinion: It is more important to stop climate change than to keep the oil companies running.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

Options: Many people's jobs depend on oil companies, We use oil every day for our cars, Burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

Back

Burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

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Opinion: We should stop making pennies as currency.
Which evidence supports this opinion?
Options:

Pennies honor President Lincoln

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People will sometimes pay more for an item

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It costs more to make a penny than it is worth

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It costs more to make a penny than it is worth

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Opinion: Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Cell phones can be a tool to look up information
• Cell phones are easier to carry around than laptops
• Cell phones might distract students

Back

Cell phones might distract students

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Opinion: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

Options: Many 16 year olds need to drive their brothers/sisters around, 16 year olds need cars to get to work, 18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

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18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

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Opinion: Children should not drink sugary drinks like soda.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Sugar can lead to higher chance of sicknesses like diabetes
• Sugar is bad for teeth and causes tooth decay
• Sugar is found in many foods and is so it's not that bad

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Sugar is found in many foods and is so it's not that bad

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Opinion: Zoos are good for both animal populations and human visitors.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

Options: Zoos teach children about animals and to respect them, Zoos keep animal populations alive if they are endangered, Some zoos are cruel and animals are not taken care of

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Some zoos are cruel and animals are not taken care of

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Opinion: Immigrants and refugees should be protected and allowed to stay in the U.S.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

The U.S. already has many people that need help

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Some people trying to enter are criminals

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Many women and children are in danger if they can not stay

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Many women and children are in danger if they can not stay

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Opinion: The U.S. should spend money on space travel and going to Mars.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

Options: Space travel may be needed to save humans in the future, We can learn more about the universe and how earth was formed, There are already many problems to solve like homelessness

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There are already many problems to solve like homelessness

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Opinion: People should avoid playing video games.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

Options: Video games can improve hand-eye coordination, Video games can help relieve stress, Video games can be addictive and promote violence

Back

Video games can be addictive and promote violence