Supporting Opinion with Evidence (Seedfolks Ch. 10)

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Options (11)

I think...

In my opinion...

I believe...

People should...

We should...

The character should...

This should be...

The text says...

According to...

I know this because...

One example is...

Do we use these phrases to say our opinion or explain something using evidence?

Opinion

Evidence

Talking about your opinion.

Your Opinion:

I think that _________ should ___________________________.

Evidence (Why do they think this?):

I think this because ___________________________________..

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The lawyer tried to ​

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that his client was innocent by showing video footage from the security camera.

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The commercial used emotional stories to ​

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people to donate money to the charity.

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The teacher asked the students to ​

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the two essays and decide which one had stronger arguments.

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In my ​

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, chocolate ice cream is better than vanilla.

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The scientist collected ​

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to prove that exercise helps improve memory.

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Playing music in the hospital waiting room has a ​

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effect on patients, helping them feel calmer.

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After the car accident, Maria had to go through months of ​

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to regain her ability to walk.

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One of the biggest ​

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to learning a new language is feeling afraid to make mistakes.

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The ​

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in our neighborhood grows tomatoes, peppers, and lettuce in his backyard.

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Moving to a new country helped her develop ​

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as she learned to take care of herself.

Choose the best evidence.

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Opinion: Strawberries are a popular fruit.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• "Many people buy strawberries at the grocery store."

• "Strawberries grow in the summer."

• "Some people don’t like strawberries."

• "Strawberries are red."

Multiple Choice

Opinion: Gardening is a good way to relax.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• "Gardening can be difficult if you don’t have tools."

• "Some gardens have a lot of weeds."

• "Many people enjoy gardening after work to reduce stress."

• "Tomatoes are a popular plant to grow in gardens."

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Opinion: Eating vegetables is healthy.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• "Many restaurants serve vegetables as a side dish."

• "Carrots are orange."

• "Some people don’t like the taste of broccoli."

• "Vegetables contain vitamins that help your body stay strong."

Multiple Choice

Opinion: It is important to have good neighbors.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• "Some people have never talked to their neighbors."

• "Good neighbors help each other and keep the community safe."

• "Not all neighbors have pets."

• "My neighbor has a red car."

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Opinion: Watering plants helps them grow.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• "Plants that don’t get water will dry out and die."

• "Some plants have green leaves."

• "Trees can live for a long time."

• "Flowers come in many colors."

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Opinion: Mr. Miles is making progress in his recovery.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• He started living in a new apartment.

• He is able to move his arm and enjoy being outside.

• Nora helps him by pushing his wheelchair.

• The community garden has new plants growing.

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Opinion: Nora believes gardening is helping Mr. Miles.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• She reads him books about gardening.

• Mr. Miles had a stroke and can’t talk much.

• She notices that he seems happier and more engaged in the garden.

• She doesn’t like gardening but does it anyway.

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Opinion: The community garden is a place where people help each other.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• People only grow plants for themselves.

• Gardeners share tools and water.

• Some plants in the garden are not growing well.

• The garden is in a neighborhood with many different cultures.

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Opinion: Nora enjoys taking care of Mr. Miles.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• She thinks it is her responsibility as a nurse.

• She only helps him because no one else will.

• She wishes she had more time for herself.

• She describes taking him outside as a joyful experience.

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Opinion: Gardening gives Mr. Miles more independence.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• He is able to move his arm and plant seeds himself.

• Nora pushes his wheelchair every day.

• The community garden has many different types of plants.

• The weather is warm and sunny.

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Opinion: The community garden helps bring people together.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• Some people prefer to garden alone.

• There are many flowers in the garden.

• The garden is only open during certain hours.

• Different people from the neighborhood visit and work in the garden.

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Opinion: Mr. Miles enjoys being outside.

Which piece of evidence best supports this opinion?

• He doesn’t like to leave his apartment.

• He never wanted to be in the garden before.

• He looks around with interest and seems more alert.

• He only goes outside because Nora makes him.

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Which sentence uses a comparative adjective?

• This garden is good for growing vegetables.

• This garden is better than the one at my school.

• This is the best garden I’ve ever seen!

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Which sentence uses a superlative adjective?

• The water in this river is clear and fresh.

• This water is clearer than the water in the pond.

• This is the clearest water I’ve ever seen!

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Which of these sentences does not compare anything?

• The rules in this classroom are bad.

• The rules in this classroom are worse than the rules in my last class.

• These are the worst rules I’ve ever seen!

• Distraction (self and others)

• Makes a mess

• Other options (eat in hall)

• Disrespectful to eat in front of others

Other (unrelated) 3

No, we shouldn't. 16

• Concentrate more

• No time to eat at home

• Eating is necessary

Maybe... 2

• If clean up & do not distract

Yes, we should. 5

Should student be allowed to eat in this classroom? Why do you think this?

Match

Match the word to the type of adjective.

• good

• better

• best

adjective (describes quality)

comparative adjective (compares two thin

superlative adjective (compares more tha

• adjective (describes quality)

• comparative adjective (compares two thin

• superlative adjective (compares more tha

Match

Match the word to the type of adjective.

• bad

• worse

• worst

adjective (describes quality)

comparative adjective (compares two thin

superlative adjective (compares more tha

• adjective (describes quality)

• comparative adjective (compares two thin

• superlative adjective (compares more tha

Match

Match the word to the type of adjective.

• strong

• stronger

• strongest

adjective (describes quality)

comparative adjective (compares two thin

superlative adjective (compares more tha

• adjective (describes quality)

• comparative adjective (compares two thin

• superlative adjective (compares more tha

Match

Match the word to the type of adjective.

• clear

• clearer

• clearest

adjective (describes quality)

comparative adjective (compares two thin

superlative adjective (compares more tha

• adjective (describes quality)

• comparative adjective (compares two thin

• superlative adjective (compares more tha

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This pepper's flavor is very ​

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. It is spicy!(describing quality)

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This tomato plant is growing ​

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than the others. (comparing two plants)

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Of all the plants in the garden, this one is the ​

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. (comparing more than two)

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My last quiz grade was ​

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than my first quiz grade. (comparing two quiz scores)

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This test was the ​

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test I have ever taken! (comparing all tests ever taken)