Claim and Evidence Review

Fill in the blank:
A _____ is a statement that answers a question, that must be proven to be true.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

Fill in the blank:
_______ is research, data, or textual evidence that supports the claim.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

True or False:
Claims must be factual and cannot be the speaker or writer's opinion.

• True

• False

I can tell that the girl is making a claim because...

• It starts with, 'I have evidence'.

• 'My dad is an alien' is arguable.

• The girl did not start her argument with, 'In my opinion' or 'I believe'.

Answer explanation

Yes, this is a valid claim because:

• Her statement is arguable.
  Her statement can be tested and proven true or false.

Her statement is not an opinion, 'I believe' or 'I think that'.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-3

Is the first piece of evidence a fact? What do you think?

Did the evidence about the 'spaceship' support her claim?
Why or why not?

Answer explanation

Some specific observations or features led the girl to believe the car was a spaceship. Such as; unusual shapes, lights, or sounds. This is evidence that supports her claim.

However, an experienced driver might not make the same conclusion from the same observations.

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

Select all relevant evidence to support the claim:
The Simpsons is the most popular cartoon in the United States.

• The Simpsons is the only cartoon my whole family watched.

• The Simpsons has the highest viewership ratings and cultural impact among U.S. cartoons.

• The Simpsons was really popular, everyone recognizes the name!

• The Simpsons was the longest-running animated TV show in America.

Answer explanation

When selecting evidence to support a claim, you should consider the following: 

• Relevance: The evidence should directly support the claim and be relevant to it. 

• Credibility: The evidence should come from a credible source, and be verifiable. 

• Specificity: The evidence should be specific to the claim. 

• Validity: The evidence should be valid and reasonable. 

• Trueness: The evidence should show why the claim is true.

Select all relevant evidence to support the claim:
Reading books improves vocabulary skills.

• Reading books is my favorite hobby.

• Multiple studies show that reading regularly enhances vocabulary.

• Many people believe that reading is beneficial.

• Reading books exposes individuals to new words and phrases.

Select all relevant evidence to support the claim:
TikTok can be harmful to young people and their mental health.

• TikTok 'challenge' videos sometimes encourage users to engage in risky behavior.

• Late-night push notifications can disrupt kids’ sleep.

• Parents should be able to control all technology access.

• The 'age unknown' accounts allow anyone to sign up for an account without verifying their age.

Answer explanation

Parents should be able to control all technology access.

This is an opinion, not evidence!

Which of the following statements is a claim? (Pick one.)

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4