Finding Evidence to Support a Claim

Finding Evidence to Support a Claim

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English

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.1, RI. 9-10.2, RL.11-12.6

+13

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A statement made by an author that asserts an author’s belief.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence in the context of supporting a claim?

Back

Information or facts that help to support or prove a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to find evidence?

Back

To search for and identify information that supports a specific claim or argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why is it important to support a claim with evidence?

Back

Supporting a claim with evidence strengthens the argument and makes it more convincing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of evidence is most effective?

Back

Evidence that is relevant, credible, and directly supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of evidence that supports the claim: 'The government should give a tax credit to people who take public transportation.'?

Back

People help the environment by taking trains and buses.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of evidence that does NOT support the claim: 'Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class.'?

Back

Cell phones might distract students.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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