Claims and Evidence

Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
More protective gear should be worn by football players because many schools don’t use them. Kendall High School and Roberts High School both don’t use them. Two of their football players were injured during football games last year. Requiring more protective gear will make all players safe.

• Yes
• No

A detail that is not needed is called _____ information.

• Bonus
• Important
• Irrelevant

Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
Establishing wildlife reserves is an effective way to protect endangered animals. According to the World Wildlife Fund, one of the largest animal protection agencies in the world, nearly 0.1% of animals go extinct each year. Raising animals in a protected reserve has proven results. Researchers have successfully raised Andean condors in captivity for 70 years in captivity. In the wild, Andean condors live for up to 40 years.

• Yes
• No

A detail that is connected to the main idea is called _____ information. 

• Extra
• Supporting
• Bonus

Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
A growing number of researchers are learning the benefits of bamboo. It can be used instead of wood for paper. Beautiful green stalks set this plant apart from others. Bamboo is the perfect alternative to traditional wood. New laws should be created to enforce the use of bamboo instead of wood in paper products.

• Yes
• No

"Moons remind me of the Twilight saga" is an example of _____ information. 

• Irrelevant 
• Bonus
• Important

Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?
Everyone wants to live in a clean environment. This is something that all humans and animals deserve. Therefore, everyone should recycle. All paper, plastic, and also bottles should be put into recycling bins. Anyone that does not do this should pay a fine.

• Yes
• No

What is the definition of author's claim?

• What the author believes
• What you believe
• What the author wants you to believe
• An irrelevant statement

The name for the thesis or personal stance on the argument is the...

• Main claim
• Secondary Claim
• Supporting Claim
• Evidential Claim

__is the majority of a piece and the support that backs up the thesis

• The Data
• The claim
• The Evi
• The conclusion