4-8-24 Exit ticket Reasons & Evidence

What is a reason in a text?

• A type of punctuation used to separate sentences

• A term used to describe the font style of the text

• Justification or explanation provided by the author to support their argument or point of view.

• A character in a story who is not important to the plot

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Provide an example of citing evidence from a text.

• Referencing a different text not related to the topic.

• Quoting directly from a book, 'In the novel, the author states, 'The sky was a deep shade of blue' (Smith, 25).'

• Paraphrasing a paragraph without proper citation.

• Using personal opinions without referencing the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

How does evidence support a reason in an argument?

• Evidence supports a reason in an argument by being emotionally charged

• Evidence supports a reason in an argument by introducing irrelevant information

• Evidence supports a reason in an argument by contradicting the stated reason

• Evidence supports a reason in an argument by providing factual data, examples, statistics, or expert opinions that back up the stated reason.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Identify a reason given in the text: 'Studying regularly helps improve academic performance.'

• Eating ice cream regularly helps improve academic performance.

• Never attending classes helps improve academic performance.

• Watching TV all day helps improve academic performance.

• Studying regularly helps improve academic performance.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Explain how the evidence 'Research shows that students who study daily score higher on exams' supports the reason.

• Exam scores are solely based on natural intelligence, not study habits

• Studying daily has no impact on exam scores

• Studying daily improves retention and understanding of the material, resulting in higher exam scores.

• Students who study daily are more likely to cheat on exams

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

In the statement 'Eating a balanced diet leads to better health,' what is the reason and evidence?

• A balanced diet provides essential nutrients for the body to function properly, leading to better health. Scientific research supports this claim.

• There is no evidence to support the claim that a balanced diet leads to better health.

• A balanced diet provides essential nutrients for the body to function properly, leading to worse health.

• Eating a balanced diet leads to better health because it tastes good.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Analyze the relationship between the reason 'Exercise boosts energy levels' and the evidence 'Studies have shown that physical activity increases stamina.'

• The reason 'Exercise boosts energy levels' is supported by the evidence 'Studies have shown that physical activity increases stamina.'

• Studies have shown that exercise reduces energy levels

• Exercise has no impact on energy levels

• Physical activity decreases stamina

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

What role does evidence play in strengthening an argument?

• Evidence confuses the audience and detracts from the argument

• Evidence is irrelevant in argumentation

• Evidence provides factual support, credibility, and persuasiveness to the claims being made.

• Evidence weakens the argument by introducing bias

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Identify a reason in the text: 'Reading regularly enhances vocabulary and comprehension.'

• Reading regularly decreases vocabulary and comprehension.

• Watching TV regularly enhances vocabulary and comprehension.

• Listening to music regularly enhances vocabulary and comprehension.

• Reading regularly exposes individuals to a variety of words and contexts, leading to an expansion of vocabulary and improved comprehension skills.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

How can evidence be used to counter a reason presented in an argument?

• By providing facts, data, or examples that contradict or weaken the initial reason.

• By ignoring the reason and focusing on personal opinions

• By introducing unrelated information that confuses the argument

• By using evidence that supports the reason without contradiction

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1