Choose Evidence to Support a Claim

In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims.

• purpose

• audience

• opinions

• evidence

The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the

• evidence

• claim

• argument

• support

When gathering evidence, use credible ___ and take notes.

• sources

• purposes

• language

• appeals

The reasons and evidence that are used to prove the claim are called ___.

• purpose

• claim

• appeal

• support

facts, statistics, examples, quotes/opinions of experts, anecdotes, used to support someone's claim

• evidence

• source

• reasoning

• conclusion

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

• A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

• At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

• School uniforms make it easier to choose what you'll wear each day.

Which of the following is an example of analyzing evidence to support a claim?

• Just because.

• I think so.

• According to a study by Harvard University, students who study daily perform better academically.

• It's always been that way.

David is preparing for his exams and wants to know if studying daily can improve his academic performance. Which of the following is an example of analyzing evidence to support this claim?

• Just because.

• I think so.

• According to a study by Harvard University, students who study daily perform better academically.

• It's always been that way.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'According to a study by Harvard University, students who study daily perform better academically,' provides evidence to support the claim about study habits and academic performance.

Claim: Schools should have class during the summer.

Which evidence BEST supports the claim?

• It is too hot to stay home.

• Many students can't afford to go on vacation.

• Some students want a summer job.

• Students forget what they learn over the summer break.

What are good examples of Evidence to help support your claim?

• Research and survey results

• Statistics

• Expert opinions

• All of the above