The statements supporting the claim telling why

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

An opinion statement

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Credible proof that supports the reasons

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Facts, data, or quotes that you provide to prove your argument

• Claim

• Argument

• Evidence

• Counter-Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began in September and will end in June.

• July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

• Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.

• Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.

Claim: In the United States, we still need a post office.

Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

• The post office is needed for the delivery of packages.

• Nearly 90% of mail is junk mail and throwing it away is bad for the environment.

• The post office serves Americans throughout the country

Evidence: If the law required all American adults to vote, government would be forced to listen to all Americans. Mandatory voting in Australia led to a greater trust between the people and the government.

Which claim best matches the evidence?

• American adults should be required to vote because it creates a better relationship between the government and citizens.

• American adults should be able to choose whether they vote because they can choose whether they want to be involved.

• American adults should be required to vote because it will make citizens become more informed about our government.

Claim: Libraries shouldn't get rid of printed books.

Which of the following is NOT a good piece of evidence to support this claim?

• Reading and researching online is easier and often contains more updated information.

• People read more carefully on paper than they do on computers and tablets.

• People tend to get distracted by other digital activities when they read on a device.

Parents should limit screen time for their children. 

• Good Claim
• Bad Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B