People are encouraged by their dentists to brush their teeth after every meal. There are times when this is just not convenient. Research suggests that chewing gum is just as effective as brushing your teeth. The University of Minnesota studied 150 people. Half of the people chewed gum after each meal. The other half of the people brushed their teeth. After three months, they found that the group that chewed gum had less bacteria in their mouths than those that brushed. So the next time you are without a toothbrush, grab a stick of gum. The gum will do a good job of cleaning your teeth. What claim is supported by the evidence that After three months, they found that the group that chewed gum had less bacteria in their mouths than those that brushed.

Research suggests that chewing gum is just as effective as brushing your teeth.

The University of Minnesota studied 150 people.

The other half of the people brushed their teeth.

People are encouraged by their dentists to brush their teeth after every meal.

It used to be that all students learned cursive writing in the third grade. Now due to the popularity of computers, some people feel that cursive writing does not need to be taught in schools. However, researchers have found that there is a positive relationship between writing by hand and language skills. A research team from UCLA noted that students who were taught to write in cursive did better on standardized tests than those that had not been taught. The evidence supports teaching cursive in schools. Doing so may increase the overall performance of students in the classroom. What evidence supports the claim that there is a positive relationship between writing by hand and language skills.

A research team from UCLA noted that students who were taught to write in cursive did better on standardized tests than those that had not been taught.

Doing so may increase the overall performance of students in the classroom.

It used to be that all students learned cursive writing in the third grade.

Now due to the popularity of computers, some people feel that cursive writing does not need to be taught in schools.

Running regularly helps people stay healthy and improve muscle tone. Unfortunately, the damage to joints has been known to cause permanent injury. As an alternative, brisk walking provides the same effects as running, but with less risk of injury. The Academy of Sports Medicine found that walking for one hour was just as effective as 30 minutes of running, but resulted in fewer sore muscles and less joint pain. Those who are looking for a good exercise program should consider walking at least three times a week for an hour at a time. What evidence supports the claim that brisk walking provides the same effect as running, but with less risk of injury?

walking for one hour was just as effective as 30 minutes of running, but resulted in fewer sore muscles and less joint pain.

Those who are looking for a good exercise program should consider walking at least three times a week for an hour at a time.

Running regularly helps people stay healthy and improve muscle tone.

Using electronic books instead of traditional textbooks in schools would save money for schools. Electronic books are inexpensive and can be updated with a touch of a button. The National Center of Education determined that the replacement cost of printed textbooks makes up more than one-third of a school’s budget. They also found that electronic textbooks cost 25% less than physical textbooks. Switching to electronic could save millions of dollars. In addition, if errors are found in the textbook, updates could quickly be made. This could even take place during the school year with minimal effort or cost. The argument for the switch to electronic textbooks is strong. What evidence supports the claim that Using electronic books instead of traditional textbooks in schools would save money for schools?

Electronic books are inexpensive and can be updated with a touch of a button.

The argument for the switch to electronic textbooks is strong.

The National Center of Education determined that the replacement cost of printed textbooks makes up more than one-third of a school’s budget.

Children should be encouraged to get dirty. The exposure to germs on a regular basis creates a stronger immune system. The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement that said, “Children should be allowed to play in the dirt.” Studies have indicated that children who play outside for at least an hour a day, have a stronger immune system than those that don’t. So, there is no need to stop a kid from making mud pies or playing with the family dog. As long as they wash-up after, the brief exposure to those germs will only make them healthier. What evidence supports the claim that children should be encouraged to get dirty?

Studies have indicated that children who play outside for at least an hour a day, have a stronger immune system than those that don’t.

When kids get dirty they can get diseases.

Children should be allowed to play in the dirt.

Author's Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Quiz

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Save Your Money
Some kids earn money by doing jobs around
their houses or neighborhoods. They should save
some of their money. If they save their money for
a little while, they can buy something special. For
example, if someone wants a new video game, they
could save their money to buy it themselves.
What does is the author's claim?

kids should spend their money on a video game

Kids should earn money doing jobs

Kids should save their money

Kids should buy their own things

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Save Your Money
Some kids earn money by doing jobs around
their houses or neighborhoods. They should save
some of their money. If they save their money for
a little while, they can buy something special. For
example, if someone wants a new video game, they
could save their money to buy it themselves.
Which evidence supports the claim that If they save their money for
a little while, they can buy something special?

They should save

some of their money.

if someone wants a new video game, they

could save their money to buy it themselves.

Some kids earn money by doing jobs around

their houses or neighborhoods.

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The next time you drop food on the floor,
take it straight to the trashcan. You may have heard
that food dropped on the floor is still clean if it is
picked up within five seconds. A high school student
named Jillian Clark proved this to be false. She
completed several experiments that showed that
bacteria contaminates food as soon as they touch.
Any moisture on the floor or the food speeds
contamination even more.
What is the Author's Claim?

You may have heard

that food dropped on the floor is still clean if it is

picked up within five seconds.

She

completed several experiments that showed that

bacteria contaminates food as soon as they touch.

Food dropped on the floor is not clean

A high school student

named Jillian Clark proved this to be false.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The next time you drop food on the floor,
take it straight to the trashcan. You may have heard
that food dropped on the floor is still clean if it is
picked up within five seconds. A high school student
named Jillian Clark proved this to be false. She
completed several experiments that showed that
bacteria contaminates food as soon as they touch.
Any moisture on the floor or the food speeds
contamination even more.
What evidence supports the authors claim that food dropped on the floor is not clean?

The next time you drop food on the floor,

take it straight to the trashcan.

You may have heard

that food dropped on the floor is still clean if it is

picked up within five seconds

A high school student named Jillian Clark proved this to be false.

She completed several experiments that showed that

bacteria contaminates food as soon as they touch.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Over half of American households have
pets. One of the benefits of owning an animal is that
it may help a person live longer. According to the
Department of Health, people with pets live an
average of ten years longer than those who don’t
have pets. Cats, dogs, lizards, and fish are all fun
pets that can help you live a longer life!
What evidence from the text supports the claim that People who own pets live longer?

Half Americans will have shorter lives

According to the Department of Health, people with pets live an

average of ten years longer than those who don’t have pets.

Over half of American households have

pets.

Cats, dogs, lizards, and fish are all fun

pets

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

There are many great reasons for every
child to learn about music. Learning to play an
instrument causes changes in the brain. It becomes
easier for it to organize information. This helps
children in school. The Royal Conservatory of Music
found that, on average, children who played in the
school orchestra had fewer problems remembering
information they learned in school. Therefore, music
programs should be included in all schools.
What claim will support that It becomes easier for the brain to organize information.

It becomes

easier for it to organize information.

music

programs should be included in all schools.

There are many great reasons for every child to learn about music.

The Royal Conservatory of Music found that, on average, children who played in the school orchestra had fewer problems remembering information they learned in school.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Great care should be taken not to
spray chemicals around beehives. The bee
population has been decreasing at an alarming
rate. As Albert Einstein once said, “Mankind will not
survive the honey bees’ disappearance for more
than five years.” Bees play a huge role in
producing the fruits and vegetables that humans
consume each day. According to the Global
Research Foundation, since 2006, the number of
honeybees has decreased almost 70% in some
areas. It is thought that spraying chemicals such as
pesticides has contributed to this. The Department of
Agriculture supports this theory and recommends
that great care is taken when using pesticides.

What evidence supports the claim that great care should be taken not to spray chemicals around beehives?

The bee

population has been decreasing at an alarming

rate.

As Albert Einstein once said, “Mankind will not

survive the honey bees’ disappearance for more

than five years.”

According to the Global

Research Foundation, since 2006, the number of

honeybees has decreased almost 70% in some

areas. It is thought that spraying chemicals such as

pesticides has contributed to this.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

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8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to a study performed by the
University of Madrid, kids who exercise regularly
perform better in school. Overall fitness and health
increase the flow of blood to the brain. This makes it
easier to concentrate and focus on the material.
Any type of regular exercise is effective as long as
it happens regularly. Playing on sports teams
provides regular practice schedules and workouts.
Parents who want to help their children perform
well in school should encourage their kids to sign up
for things like basketball, baseball, or soccer. Other
activities such as dance, gymnastics, and swimming
are also recommended activities.
Which evidence supports the claim that kids who exercise regularly perform better in school?

Other

activities such as dance, gymnastics, and swimming

are also recommended activities.

Overall fitness and health

increase the flow of blood to the brain. This makes it

easier to concentrate and focus on the materials in school.

Parents who want to help their children perform

well in school should encourage their kids to sign up

for things like basketball, baseball, or soccer.

Playing on sports teams

provides regular practice schedules and workouts.

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9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

People around the world must make every
effort to recycle. As trash decomposes in the
ground, it contaminates the groundwater. The
Colorado River is one of the waterways fed by
groundwater. The river is a source of water for
millions of people. According to an article in Scientific
American, those toxins are absorbed into people’s
bloodstreams and can cause all sort of illnesses.
Recycling keeps the trash out of the landfills. This
may keep our water cleaner and healthier.
What claim supports the evidence that people around the world must make every effort to recycle?

As trash decomposes in the

ground, it contaminates the groundwater.

The

Colorado River is one of the waterways fed by

groundwater.

The river is a source of water for

millions of people.

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The first two years of a child’s life are when
the brain develops the most. According to the Kaiser
Foundation, kids under two years old watch TV for
more than two hours every day. This prevents
these children from developing as they should. It
distracts them from exploring the world around
them and interacting with parents and others. The
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children under two years old should not watch any
television at all. They also recommend that kids
between the ages of 2-6 have no more than one
hour of time in front of a video screen each day.

What claim supports the evidence that television
distracts kids from exploring the world around
them and interacting with parents and others.

They also recommend that kids

between the ages of 2-6 have no more than one

hour of time in front of a video screen each day.

Watching tv for more than two hours every day prevents children from developing as they should.

The

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that

children under two years old should not watch any

television at all.

The

American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that

children under two years old should not watch any

television at all.

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