RI 6.8

What is a claim?

• Conversation between two or more people in a story
• A specific opinion or idea expressed to convey an argument
• The overall point the author is trying to make
• Specific ideas used to prove or provide more detail about a claim

What is evidence?

• The overall point the author is trying to make
• Words that do not mean what they literally say
• Specific ideas used to prove or provide more detail about a claim
• A specific opinion or idea expressed to convey an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is the definition of claim?

• a response to a counterclaim
• your basic belief about a topic, idea or belief
• an argument that opposes your claim
• textual evidence to support your ideas

Which of the following is NOT a tip for writing a claim?

• be specific and concise
• pick a side
• add personal pronouns
• write in statement form

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

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1B

Claim: All high schools students should be required to take a foreign language to make them more competitive. 

Which piece of evidence BEST supports the claim above?

• You will learn another language. 
• Learning another foreign language is a waste of time.
• There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluencey in high school. 
• Learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills. 

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of these is a well-written piece of evidence that proves students should be required to take a Foreign Language?

• You will learn another language.

• It is a waste of time.

• There is little evidence that many students achieve much fluency in high school.

• According to Time magazine, learning another language improves students' vocabulary and grammar skills significantly.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.1