Finding Evidence to Support a Claim
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9th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a claim?
Back
A statement made by an author that asserts an author’s belief.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is evidence in the context of supporting a claim?
Back
Information or facts that help to support or prove a claim.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to find evidence?
Back
To search for and identify information that supports a specific claim or argument.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is it important to support a claim with evidence?
Back
Supporting a claim with evidence strengthens the argument and makes it more convincing.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of evidence is most effective?
Back
Evidence that is relevant, credible, and directly supports the claim.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of evidence that supports the claim: 'The government should give a tax credit to people who take public transportation.'?
Back
People help the environment by taking trains and buses.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of evidence that does NOT support the claim: 'Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class.'?
Back
Cell phones might distract students.
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CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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