Understanding Evidence

Why is a claim's evidence important?

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What is one type of evidence that may be found in an argument?

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Identify the statistic.

• People love pandas.

• Pandas face many threats to their survival.

• Some threats are hunters and destruction of their habitat.

• Stephanie Stamos said there are only abut 1,600 giant pandas left in the wild.

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Which of the following would NOT be considered good evidence to use in support of a claim?

• the writer's opinion

• a statistic

• someone's personal example

• a fact

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Which type of evidence is used in the passage to support the claim?

Our school needs to offer healthier options in the lunchroom. Elever High School has recently updated its cafeteria menu to include whole wheat pasta and breads, a fresh salad bar, and other healthy menu items. Students there claim that they have more energy and focus throughout their school day. Let's encourage healthier menus in our lunchroom!

• the writer's opinion

• statistics

• examples

• an expert's opinions

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Which sentence appropriately supports the claim: Watching television can be good for students.

• Ninety-eight percent of American households contain at least one television.

• I think that television is terrific! I watch at least three shows a day.

• Many television programs present information in more engaging ways than textbooks or online materials.

• Dr. Martin Forest says that students should limit the amount of television they watch each day.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

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