Evidence: Zoologist Hannah Notion explains, "Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat and don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat." Which claim is supported by this 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.

Evidence: Numerous studies indicate that pageant contestants grow up to have low self esteem and eating disorders 48% of the time. Which claim is supported by this evidence?

The US should ban beauty pageants because it can be harmful to the health of the contestants.

The US shouldn't ban beauty pageants because it allows contestants to develop great communication skills.

The US should ban beauty pageants because they can financially hurt families.

Claim: Children should not drink sugary drinks like soda. Which evidence does not support this opinion?

Sugar is found in many foods and is so it's not that bad

Sugar can lead to higher chance of sicknesses like diabetes

Sugar is bad for teeth and causes tooth decay

Claim: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18. Which evidence best supports this opinion?

Developmentally, 18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

Many 18 year olds need cars to get to work

In various households, 18 year olds need to drive their brothers/sisters around

Claim: Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class. Which evidence does not support this opinion?

Cell phones have shown to distract students and cause disruptions in the school environment.

Cell phones can be a useful tool to look up information and assist in the learning process.

Cell phones are easier to carry around than laptops.

Claim: It is more important to stop climate change than to keep the oil companies running. Which evidence supports this opinion?

Research shows that burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

Studies should that many people's jobs depend on oil companies

In today's society, we use oil every day for our cars

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

School uniforms can be ordered online and are easy to obtain.

Opinion: The U.S. should spend money on space travel and going to mars. Which evidence does not support this opinion?

There are already many problems to solve like homelessness

Space travel may be needed to save humans in the future

We can learn more about the universe and how earth was formed

Reasoning is __________________.

Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.

Scientific data that supports the claim

expresses the opinion of a person who would disagree with you

restates the main idea of your argument

expresses the opinion of a person who would agree with you

What is the correct rebuttal? Claim: All students should have daily chores to teach them good habits. Counterclaim: Daily chores may make students tired during the day.

Some may say that daily chores may make students tired during the day, but daily chores will teach students good habits.

Some may say that all students should have daily chores to teach them good habits, but daily chores after school may make students tired.

Daily chores are good! We should have them!

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

You can show the reader that the other side is also right

What are some ways you can expand on your reasoning?

Draw a conclusion from the evidence

Show a cause/effect relationship

Discuss aspects that the intended audience cares about

Repeat the quote/evidence that you should provided

Identifying Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

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English

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9th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Medium

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CCSS

RI.8.1, W.9-10.1A, RI.9-10.8

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Karra Badakhshanian

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26 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of a claim?

A statement with facts about an issue

A summary of the main ideas about a topic

A statement that most concisely conveys the point the author is trying to defend

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which option meets the definition of a claim the best?

Social media is popular with both young people and adults.

Instagram is a popular social media app.

Social Media should be more regulated to avoid online harassments.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which option meets the definition of a claim the best?

Harry Styles is 27 years old and has been making music all of his adult life.

Harry Styles contributes more to society than any other pop star.

Harry Styles was once a member of One Direction

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence is ____________________

A writer's understanding of how the issue affects society in general.

The writer's directive to the reader to do something about an issue.

Facts, figures, quotations, or other sources of information that provide support for claims.

The statement before the claim that gets the attention of the reader

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Self-driving cars should only be allowed on freeways, not on city streets.

Claim

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Only 55% of eligible Americans voted in the 2012 presidential election.

Claim

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

High school students with part-time jobs should get academic credit for working.

Claim

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

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Identifying Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

26 questions

What is the definition of a claim?

Which option meets the definition of a claim the best?

Which option meets the definition of a claim the best?

Evidence is ____________________

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Self-driving cars should only be allowed on freeways, not on city streets.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Only 55% of eligible Americans voted in the 2012 presidential election.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

High school students with part-time jobs should get academic credit for working.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Parents should be in change of monitoring which movies their child is allowed to see.

Does the evidence below sufficiently support the claim?
Claim: Snapchat is dangerous for young people.
Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos.

Evidence: Zoologist Hannah Notion explains, "Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat and don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat." Which claim is supported by this evidence?

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Identifying Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

26 questions

What is the definition of a claim?

Which option meets the definition of a claim the best?

Which option meets the definition of a claim the best?

Evidence is ____________________

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?Self-driving cars should only be allowed on freeways, not on city streets.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?Only 55% of eligible Americans voted in the 2012 presidential election.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?High school students with part-time jobs should get academic credit for working.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?Parents should be in change of monitoring which movies their child is allowed to see.

Does the evidence below sufficiently support the claim?Claim: Snapchat is dangerous for young people.Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos.

Evidence: Zoologist Hannah Notion explains, "Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat and don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat." Which claim is supported by this evidence?

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Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Self-driving cars should only be allowed on freeways, not on city streets.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Only 55% of eligible Americans voted in the 2012 presidential election.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

High school students with part-time jobs should get academic credit for working.

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Parents should be in change of monitoring which movies their child is allowed to see.

Does the evidence below sufficiently support the claim?
Claim: Snapchat is dangerous for young people.
Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos.