Evidence Support Claim

Pieces of text used to back up (support) a claim

• Claim

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Sufficient

The explanation the author gives to connect the evidence to the claim.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Sufficient

• Reasoning

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 replied, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

• School uniforms can be ordered online.

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

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.

Which detail best supports the claim: Teenagers should not be allowed to drive.

• Teenagers in five states can apply for a learner’s permit when they turn fourteen.

• Drivers between the ages of sixteen and nineteen are three times more likely to get in a serious car crash.

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.

What would be a good piece of evidence to support this claim (check all that apply)? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.

• Reading is just as important as math.

• According to DoSomething.org, 85% of juveniles in the court system are unable to read.

• Reading helps to develop the mind and imagination and the creative side of a student.

• You'll never get a job if you can't read well.

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.

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: CTA should expand bus services to 24 hours.

Which evidence BEST supports the claim?

• It would allow more people to get night jobs and support their families.

• The bus is too expensive.

• The bus doesn't go everywhere that people want to go.

• Some stores are open 24 hours.