The Power of Evidence

What is evidence?

• Proof that something is true

• Opinions about something

• Random facts

• Guesses about something

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did the prosecution fail to provide in the courtroom?

• Evidence

• Arguments

• Slogans

• Cookies

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did the judge ask both sides to provide?

• Evidence

• Money

• Witnesses

• Cookies

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What did the author forget to do?

• Social studies project

• Math homework

• Science experiment

• English essay

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

Where did the author spend Friday night?

• Grandma's house

• Friend's house

• School

• Dodgers game

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the author do on Saturday?

• Painted grandma's garage

• Watched Voltron

• Played video games

• Went to the beach

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CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What did the judge decide in the end?

• In favor of the cookie

• In favor of banning cookies

• In favor of the prosecution

• In favor of the defense

What did the anti-cookie side show as evidence?

• Effects of cookie exposure to teeth

• Effects of cookie exposure to hair

• Effects of cookie exposure to skin

• Effects of cookie exposure to nails

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What did the pro-cookie side show as evidence?

• Cookies can be tasty in moderation

• Cookies are always healthy

• Cookies have no negative effects

• Cookies should be banned

Who is the target audience for this quiz?

• Students from grade 6

• Teachers

• Parents

• Lawyers