ELA Claims, Reasons, & Evidence Review 23-24

What are the two ways you can cite text evidence:

• A summary

• Direct quote & paraphrasing

• Inference & facts

• Educated guess

What is a reason?

• The opening statement in an essay

• Something that supports the claim and is backed up by evidence

• The big idea in an argument

• Something that is in MLA format

Which of the following is NOT a reason?

• The population of California has risen by 15% in the past five years.

• Thanksgiving is the best holiday because the most people celebrate it.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack foods because of their creamy filling.

• The school year should end earlier because it would give families more time to vacation.

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph? It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

• It is important to buy books for the library.

• Kids will have more opportunities to read.

• They can save money by checking out books.

• Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

Which answer choice provides the best reason(s) for the following claim: "It's important to eat a balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables"?

• because junk food is tastier than fruits and vegetables

• because fruits and vegetables are expensive

• because it provides essential nutrients and keeps the body healthy

• because eating only one type of food is more fun

Which answer choice provides the best reason(s) for the following claim: "Children should always wear helmets while riding their bikes"?

• because it's the law and they can get in trouble if they don't

• because helmets are cool, and everyone wears them

• because it's uncomfortable to wear a helmet

• because helmets protect their heads and prevent injuries

Which answer choice provides the best evidence for the following claim: Outdoor activities promote physical health and well-being.

• Spending time in nature can improve mental health and reduce stress.

• Indoor activities are equally effective in promoting physical health.

• Physical health is solely determined by genetics, not outdoor activities.

• Outdoor activities have no impact on overall well-being.

Which answer choice provides the best reason(s) for the following claim: "Students should complete their homework on time"?

• because the teacher will be upset if they don't

• because homework is easy and doesn't take much time

• because it helps reinforce what they've learned in class and prepares them for tests

• because they can always copy from their classmates

Which is the strong claim?

• We should wear what we want to school.

• I think we should be able to wear what we want to school.

• Yes, we should wear what we want because we bought it.

• Students should be able to wear what they want to school.

What is a CLAIM?

• An opinion that can be supported with evidence

• A statement that does not need to be supported with evidence

• Both

• Neither of these