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Claims, Reasons, and Evidence

Authored by Shadai Hailey-Lewis

English

6th Grade

CCSS covered

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Claims, Reasons, and Evidence
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a claim?

A claim is a statement or assertion that something is uncertain.

A claim is a statement something is false

A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or factual.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a reason?

since it is sunny.

due to the traffic.

because it is raining

as a result of the delay.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the reason in the following statement:

'Studies have shown that regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.'

Irregular exercise

Poor diet

Regular exercise

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is evidence?

Information or data that supports or proves a claim or statement.

A collection of opinions

A random guess

An unverified assumption

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of supporting evidence?

A personal opinion that contradicts the main argument.

A random fact that is unrelated to the main argument.

A quote from a reputable source that supports the main argument.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify the evidence in the following statement:

'According to a recent study published in the Journal of Medicine, 80% of participants experienced a decrease in symptoms after taking the medication.'

80% of participants

decrease in symptoms

taking the medication

recent study published in the Journal of Medicine

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

True or False: A reason is a statement that supports a claim.

A reason is a statement that opposes a claim.

False

True

A reason is a statement that is unrelated to a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

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