RI 6.8 Evaluating Arguments & Claims

RI 6.8 Evaluating Arguments & Claims

By Amanda Mendez

Multiple Choice

A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 

• a fact.

• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

• a bad thing to make about something.

Multiple Choice

Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

• Empirical Evidence

Multiple Choice

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

Multiple Choice

True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Multiple Choice

Examining hip hop songs in class can help teachers identify more closely with their students' interests, cultures, and life experiences. The subject matter or lyrics of some hip-hop songs may be objectionable, but teachers can find plenty of acceptable options to explore.

What claim does the author make to support their argument that hip hop should be taught in literature classes?

• Hip hop is more interesting than classic poetry.

• Lyrics for songs can teach students life lessons.

• Teachers can better relate to their students' experiences.

• Students can learn to write hip hop lyrics.

Multiple Choice

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the claim?

• Air is matter.

• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the reasoning?

• Air is matter.

• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Which sentence is the evidence?

• Air is matter.

• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE CLAIM.

Grocery stores should eliminate disposable plastic bags because they are harmful to the environment. Critics claim that plastic bags only account for a small amount of waste and banning them wouldn't make that much of a difference. Plastic bags, though, are a major problem. Plastic bags never break down or disintegrate. They break into smaller pieces but they will always be in the landfill. Also, they are very hard to recycle so many people throw

them away.

• Plastic bags never break down or disintegrate.

• Grocery stores should eliminate disposable plastic bags.

• Critics claim that plastic bags only account for a small amount of waste and wouldn't make that much of a difference.

• They break into smaller pieces but they will always be in the landfill.

Multiple Choice

IDENTIFY THE CLAIM.

Students should have to pay fees in order to play high school sports because school

budgets are decreasing. Schools across the country have lost money in their budgets and have eliminated some extracurricular activities. Critics argue that students who come from lower-income families might not be able to participate because of these fees. Fees, though, will allow schools to offer students the activities they want. 

• Schools across the country have lost money in their budgets and have eliminated some extracurricular activities.

• Fees, though, will allow schools to offer students the activities they want.

• Critics argue that students who come from lower-income families might not be able to participate because of these fees.

• Students should have to pay fees in order to play high school sports.

Multiple Select

Choose the CLAIM.

• I like Bojangles iced tea better than McDonald's iced tea.

• Bojangles ice tea is better than McDonald's iced tea.

Multiple Choice

FOOD DEPRIVATION DOESN'T WORK

Regardless of which parental technique is correct, the research is clear. Penn State University research shows, however, that girls who have treats on a regular basis eat less of these foods when they are offered them. They also tend to be slimmer. Another study from the Netherlands compared the eating behaviors of children who were told they couldn't have sweets, couldn't have fruit or were permitted to eat what they wanted. The restricted groups wanted more of the foods they weren't allowed to have and ate more overall. This suggests that a deprivation mentality backfires when it comes to teaching self-regulation and weight management.

Which quote from the selection supports the claim that food deprivation does not work?

• A. “They also tend to be slimmer.”

• B. “The restricted groups wanted more of the foods they weren’t allowed to have and ate more overall.”

• C. “Another study from the Netherlands compared the eating behaviors of children who were told they couldn't have sweets, couldn't have fruit, or were permitted to eat what they wanted.”

• D. “Regardless of which parental technique is correct, the research is clear.”

Multiple Choice

HALLOWEEN CANDY

Halloween has always been my favorite holiday. As a child, I looked forward all year to dressing up and going trick-or-treating. I still love putting on costumes and carving pumpkins. But as much as I love the holiday, it also has its share of detractors. There is plenty of debate about whether parents should limit their kids' access to Halloween activities and candy, in the name of fending off a lifetime of sugar cravings or let them eat their fill. With childhood obesity on the rise, many parents are eager to limit added sugars in their children's diets, which approach is best for helping kids learn healthy eating habits?

How does the author support her claim that parents should limit their children’s intake of Halloween candy?

• A. By debating about the pros and cons of sugar intake.

• B. By explaining that Halloween is a tradition that should be followed each year.

• C.By stating a problem with children’s weight increases.

• D. By encouraging parents to eat healthy foods