Claims and Evidence
Authored by Mariah Hannan
English
5th - 6th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
Claim
Evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Evidence is ___________________
a statement or conclusion that answers a question
information that tends to prove or disprove a claim
a justification that connects the claim to the evidence
Not vital when using an argument
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.4.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
A claim is ______________________________.
examples, data, facts, and information.
a fact.
a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.
an answer to a question.
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.SL.5.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Read the sentence below and tell whether it is a claim, evidence or reason.
According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
"Rhinos have horns."
Is this a claim, evidence, or reasoning?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.4.5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?
Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep.
Claim
Evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.4.5
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