Evidence and Commentary

Which is the BEST definition for CLAIM.

• A claim is an opinion.

• A claim is one sentence in which the writer states his/her position on an issue.

• A claim is one sentence in which the writer tells you what he/she thinks.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does a writer find and use to back up their claim?

• Reasons, Support, and Evidence

• His/her own thoughts on the topic

• Commentary

The part of an argument where the writer takes the time to explain his/her evidence and show how it helps prove his/her claim is called what?

• The claim.

• The evidence.

• The commentary.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

You have found the following evidence about student learning during the summer:

1) Standardized scores in math and spelling drop from spring to fall every year for students.

2) Students from lower income families, that don't read books over the summer, lose up to three months proficiency every summer.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• Students should not engage in learning over the summer because it is their time to relax.

• Students should engage in learning over the summer because it will help them get into college.

• Students should engage in learning over the summer because it will help them make steady growth in school.

You have found the following evidence about using spanking to discipline students at school:

1) Spanking teaches children that physically hurting another child is ok.

2) Spanking makes children fearful and feel unsafe.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• Spanking should not be used in schools because it is not good for students.

• Spanking should not be used in schools because it takes too much effort.

• Spanking should be used in schools because it teaches children to follow the rules.

You have found the following evidence about taxing soda:

1) Extra taxes don't stop people's bad habits.

2) It is unfair to tax soda when people eat other unhealthy foods like ice cream and candy bars.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• Soda should not be taxed because it does not force people to make healthy choices.

• Soda should be taxed because it will make us healthier.

• Soda should be taxed because the money will help the government.

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

You claim is: In America, the minimum wage should be raised. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

• Parents that earn minimum wage would have more money for food and housing.

• Raising the minimum wage might mean that employers might offer employees less hours to work.

• If people have more money, their spending helps the economy.

You have found the following evidence about dress codes in school:

1) Schools that have dress codes have seen a drop in bullying.

2) Schools with dress codes saw a decrease in thefts that were focused on expensive clothes.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• Schools should have dress codes because it keeps students safe.

• Schools should have dress codes because it helps them look more professional.

• Schools should have dress codes because it makes parents happy.

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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

Your claim is: Supreme Court justices shouldn't serve for life. Which of the following is NOT a good piece of ecidence to support this claim?

• The failing health of aging Supreme Court justices could influence their decisions.

• Older Supreme Court justices might not be able to kepe up with the rapid changing of culture and technology.

• Because Supreme Court justices serve for life, they don't have to worry about political pressures of making decisions based on keeping their jobs.

You have found the following evidence about separate classrooms for boys and girls:

1) Girls in single gender classrooms tend to take more science and math classes than girls in mixed gender classes.

2) Boys in single gender classroom take more art and drama classes than boys in mixed gender classes.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• boys and girls in single gender classrooms get higher test scores than children in mixed gender classrooms.

• Boys and girls in single gender classrooms aren't prepared for the real world where offices and businesses are mixed gender.

• Boys and girls in single gender classrooms take more academic risks in their class choices.

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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