Claims and Evidence Flashcard

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Which detail best supports the claim: Teenagers should not be allowed to drive?

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Drivers between the ages of sixteen and nineteen are three times more likely to get in a serious car crash.

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Facts, data, or quotes that you provide to prove your argument

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Evidence

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A claim is...

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a statement that can be argued for or against using evidence

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Evidence is

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Scientific data, quotes, paraphrasing, or statistics that support the claim

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Which of the following is NOT a claim?
- California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.
- Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
- The school year began in September and will end in June.
- July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

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The school year began in September and will end in June.

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Which piece of evidence BEST supports this claim: Not having a father in the home can cause young boys to become violent young men? Options: 20% of professional boxers grew up without fathers in the home; I knew a guy named Mike who grew up without a father and he was suspended from school five times for stealing; 26 of the 27 worst mass shooters in American history were boys who grew up without fathers; According to MSNBC, 75% of homeless men grew up without fathers.

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26 of the 27 worst mass shooters in American history were boys who grew up without fathers.

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

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

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

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Cell phones might distract students

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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

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Video games can be addictive and promote violence

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Is this a claim or evidence? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.

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Claim