Claim and Evidence Part 1

Which of the following is the definition of a claim?

• Why your argument is a good one.

• A statement you believe to be true.

• Your oppositions argument.

• Opinions that support your reasons.

Which of the following is NOT a supporting detail for "birthday parties are a lot of fun?".

• People get to bring you presents.

• You get to eat scrumptious cake.

• Birthday parties take a lot of planning.

• You get to play games with others.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Choose the statement below that is most correct;

• a piece of evidence can be a quote or example

• a piece of evidence is meant to make the text more interesting

• a piece of evidence is a well chosen quote that supports the claim

• an evidence does not support the claim

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

True or False: data, statistics, interviews, or anecdote can be used as textual evidence

• TRUE

• FALSE

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which answer supports this claim?

"Professional figure ice skating requires a lot of practice and dedication."

• Professional ice skaters usually nap for 19 hours a day.

• Ice skating s a competitive sport held by the Olympics every 4 years.

• Basketball players practice for an average of 4 hours per day.

• Professional ice skaters practice for about 5 hours a day.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

In order for your argument to be strong, reasons and evidence need to be;

• relevant

• funny

• logical

• sufficient

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

Support usually consists of

• Opinions

• Reasons

• Claims

• Evidence

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CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.2B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which answer supports this claim?

"Eating fruits and vegetables can help you be healthier."

• Fruits have nutritional benefits that boost the immune system.

• Fruits and vegetables have the capability to taste good in a smoothie.

• Vegetables can be added to any dish for extra flavor.

• A healthy diet with fruits can be affordable if you buy it from Target,

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CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

Which of the following are appropriate beginnings to a counterclaim?

• Some individuals believe that...

• However, some other people may argue...

• First of all, nobody even argues about this, Second of all..

• On the other hand...

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CCSS.W.8.1A

What part of CER is this?

Gummy bears grow larger when soaked in water.

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning