Claim Evidence Reasoning

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7th - 10th Grade
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Abigail Yoder
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets
Cats are obnoxious
The chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world
When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin which reduces anxiety
My dog's name is Wilbur
Answer explanation
This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.W.7.1B
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
People should eat apples
My mom really likes apples
Apples have a lot of Vitamin C
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976
Answer explanation
This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1B
CCSS.W.7.9A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Look twice before crossing the street
Over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year
One time I crossed the street without looking
Wait for the "walk" sign to come on when at a crosswalk
There aren't any crosswalks in my neighborhood, because I live in the country
Answer explanation
This fact shows that being careful when around cars is important.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1B
CCSS.W.7.9A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find evidence that supports the claim:
Success takes dedication
You have to work hard to get what you want
Almost 15,000 people experience homelessness in Oregon
Don't drop out of school
Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."
Answer explanation
This quote supports the claim, and is valuable evidence because it comes from a reputable (trustworthy) source - an inventor.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.W.7.1B
CCSS.W.7.2B
CCSS.W.7.9A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Junk food is bad for you
My favorite junk food is oreos
Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%
You need to eat fruit and vegetables to have a balanced diet
The average soda drinker has 2.6 glasses a day
Answer explanation
The statistic supports the claim by explaining one risk of eating junk food.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1B
CCSS.W.7.9A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: Dogs make good pets
Evidence: When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin
Oxytocin is also increased when people spend time with friends, meditate, or listen to music
Dogs are great with small children
Oxytocin reduces anxiety, so having dogs as pets makes people less stressed.
My dog is kind of annoying but I still love her
Answer explanation
This answer shows how the evidence backs up or supports the claim
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.3
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1B
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: People should eat apples
Evidence: Apples have a lot of vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for people because it helps bones, skin, and the immune system stay strong and healthy
Apples contain 8.4 milligrams of vitamin C, or 14% of the recommended daily amount
Apples taste really good with caramel
Apples have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease
Answer explanation
This reasoning shows that vitamin C, which is found in apples, is important for people to get enough of.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.W.7.1B
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