Find evidence that best supports the claim: Dogs make good pets

When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin which reduces anxiety

The chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world

Find evidence that best supports the claim: People should eat apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976

Find evidence that best supports the claim: Look twice before crossing the street

Over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year

One time I crossed the street without looking

Wait for the "walk" sign to come on when at a crosswalk

There aren't any crosswalks in my neighborhood, because I live in the country

Find evidence that supports the claim: Success takes dedication

Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."

You have to work hard to get what you want

Almost 15,000 people experience homelessness in Oregon

Find evidence that best supports the claim: Junk food is bad for you

Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%

You need to eat fruit and vegetables to have a balanced diet

The average soda drinker has 2.6 glasses a day

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: Dogs make good pets Evidence: When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin

Oxytocin reduces anxiety, so having dogs as pets makes people less stressed.

Oxytocin is also increased when people spend time with friends, meditate, or listen to music

Dogs are great with small children

My dog is kind of annoying but I still love her

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: People should eat apples Evidence: Apples have a lot of vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for people because it helps bones, skin, and the immune system stay strong and healthy

Apples contain 8.4 milligrams of vitamin C, or 14% of the recommended daily amount

Apples taste really good with caramel

Apples have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: Look twice before crossing the street Evidence: In America, over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year

This shows that roads can be a dangerous place and it is important to be careful

Pedestrian means " a person walking along a road or in a developed area. "

One time I crossed the street without looking and I was fine

2020 saw a 4.8% increase in pedestrian deaths from the previous year

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:

Thomas Edison was an inventor who had to work hard before he was successful, so his words come from personal experience.

Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb, phonograph, and the kinetograph- an early movie camera.

My grandfather was an immigrant who worked hard and became a successful small business owner

You fail 100% of the things you don't try.

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:

This is because fast food, like other junk food, is high in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol

Americans on average eat 3 times more sugar than they're supposed to.

In the US, someone dies from heart disease every 36 seconds

This means you shouldn't eat fast food.

How does reasoning differ from evidence in supporting a claim?

Reasoning provides the logical connection between evidence and the claim

Reasoning is another term for evidence

Evidence is not necessary if the reasoning is strong enough

Reasoning and evidence are interchangeable in an argument

Where should the claim or thesis normally go?

At the end of the introduction paragraph

What is the purpose of reasoning in an essay?

To explain how the evidence supports the claim

Which of the following best defines a 'claim' in an argumentative essay?

A statement that presents the main argument or position

A piece of evidence supporting the argument

A counter-argument to the main point

A summary of the essay's main points

What role does 'evidence' play in supporting a claim?

It offers factual support to validate the claim

It provides the logical connection between the claim and reasoning

It summarizes the main points of the essay

In the context of writing, what is 'reasoning'?

The explanation of how evidence supports the claim

The process of gathering evidence

Which sentence best illustrates the use of 'evidence' in an argument?

Studies show that regular exercise improves mental health.

The sky is blue because it reflects the ocean.

I believe that cats are better than dogs.

In conclusion, we should all recycle more.

Claim, Evidence and Reasoning

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8th Grade

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1 min • 1 pt

A claim is a statement that describes your position or point of view on a topic or issue.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence is any combination of facts, data, or examples, or quotations that support your claim.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.

Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

You use evidence to prove that a claim is true.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Without evidence to support it, a claim is nothing but just an opinion.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence should justify why a claim is valid.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A claim is not debatable; which means that we cannot agree or disagree with.

True

False

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Claim, Evidence and Reasoning

A claim is a statement that describes your position or point of view on a topic or issue.

Evidence is any combination of facts, data, or examples, or quotations that support your claim.

Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.

Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

You use evidence to prove that a claim is true.

Without evidence to support it, a claim is nothing but just an opinion.

Evidence should justify why a claim is valid.

A claim is not debatable; which means that we cannot agree or disagree with.

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
People should eat apples

This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Look twice before crossing the street

This fact shows that being careful when around cars is important.

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Claim, Evidence and Reasoning

A claim is a statement that describes your position or point of view on a topic or issue.

Evidence is any combination of facts, data, or examples, or quotations that support your claim.

Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

You use evidence to prove that a claim is true.

Without evidence to support it, a claim is nothing but just an opinion.

Evidence should justify why a claim is valid.

A claim is not debatable; which means that we cannot agree or disagree with.

Find evidence that best supports the claim: Dogs make good pets

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress

Find evidence that best supports the claim:People should eat apples

This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples

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This fact shows that being careful when around cars is important.

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Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.

Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
People should eat apples

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Look twice before crossing the street