Providing Evidence to Support Opinions

Directions: Read the opinion/question below then select the evidence that best supports it.

Pupils should follow the rules in school.

• Pupils stay in school at a designated time.

• They attend classes regularly

• They go to school in complete uniform

• A, B, and C

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is the least valid type of evidence?

• facts and statistics

• Examples

• expert opinions

• personal belief

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is the main purpose of providing evidence in an argument?

• A. to state a claim

• B. to offer facts or opinions

• C. to show one's ideas

• D. to offer proof for a claim

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

When is evidence relevant?

• A.

  It relates to and supports the claim

• B.

  It is a fact, not an opinion

• C.

  It is supported by experts or statistics

• D.

  It offers an example

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

We must use clear, relevant ___________ to support our opinion.

• tips

• opinions

• reasons

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Where can you find evidence to support your opinion?

• reading articles/ stories

• copying someone's paper

• you don't need evidence

• listening to music

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Opinion: It is best to play it safe and keep sheltering at home right now because of Covid-19.

Which evidence doesn't support this opinion?

• There are still many new cases each day

• It's hurting the economy for people to not work

• We still do not have a cure or vaccine

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

Something that proves or demonstrates the truth of something else. Informational texts may contain this to prove that the information they are providing is correct 

• Cause and Effect

• Chronological Order

• Organization

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

The evidence given to support a writer's claim. 

• Reasons

• Claims

• Purpose

• Revision

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is NOT true in providing evidence to support opinions?

• It is a way to persuade the audience.

• It reflects authenticity and relevance.

• It helps the audience to think uncritically.

• It helps the audience connect their previous knowledge to current situation.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8