What is irrelevant evidence?

Evidence that is not related to the subject at hand.

Evidence that connects to big ideas and is on point.

Why is it important to use relevant evidence in an essay?

To support the essay's arguments and claims

Why is it important for the evidence in an essay to be relevant and credible?

To strengthen the essay's argument and persuade the reader

To ensure the essay meets the required word count

To make the essay more difficult to read

To fill up space in the body paragraphs

Which detail would be relevant to this main idea? There are many fun things to do at the beach.

It is fun to walk along the shore and look for shells.

Playing kickball can be lots of fun.

Some people burn easily in the sun.

Unfortunately, we don't live that close to a beach.

Which detail is irrelevant?

It's called April Fool's Day, and is celebrated around the world.

Title: Teen siblings collect thank you cards from the community to tell health care workers they're heroes. Based on the title and the photo, which sentence is the most irrelevant?

If you want to make a beautiful birthday card, you need many different colored markers.

In just two months, they collected more than 250 thank you cards.

Every day on every news channel, teenage siblings Prabhleen and Mantej Lamba watched the sacrifices of medical workers around the world.

The teens also created an e-card option. It lets people go online. They fill out a Google form instead of hand writing the card.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? Dora the Explorer is an educational show for kids.

Dora helps teach kids Spanish words.

She has a really cute monkey named Boots.

Dora's purple backpack holds all of her tools.

She usually stops Swiper from swiping.

Which supporting detail best supports this topic sentence? It takes a lot of hard work to become a professional athlete.

Professional athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports.

People like professional football players make a lot of money.

All of us can be professional athletes.

Which sentence is irrelevant? What do you do when you're feeling sick? If someone brings me flowers when I'm sick, it makes me feel happy. Many Americans go straight to the drugstore for painkillers, cough syrup, or other medicines. But lots of other Americans (and people all around the world) visit their backyard or the kitchen instead. That's because some mild disorders can be treated with plants, foods, and other natural medicine.

If someone brings me flowers when I'm sick, it makes me feel happy.

But lots of other Americans (and people all around the world) visit their backyard or the kitchen instead.

That's because some mild disorders can be treated with plants, foods, and other natural medicine.

What makes evidence relevant? (Select two)

It directly connects to your claim.

It proves or explains your point/main idea.

It should go against your claim.

What makes evidence irrelevant?

It does not connect to or support your claim.

It related or connected to the topic.

It proves or explains your main point or idea.

Which of the following is an example of relevant evidence in an essay about climate change?

B) Statistics showing rising global temperatures.

A) A personal story about a family vacation.

C) A recipe for a popular dish.

What is the primary purpose of using relevant evidence in a persuasive essay?

B) To support the writer's argument.

In the context of writing, what does 'irrelevant evidence' mean?

B) Evidence that is unrelated to the topic.

A) Evidence that supports the main argument.

C) Evidence that is very detailed.

D) Evidence that is interesting but not useful.

Which sentence contains irrelevant evidence in a paragraph about the benefits of exercise?

C) Many people enjoy watching movies on weekends.

A) Exercise helps improve mental health.

B) Regular physical activity can lead to weight loss.

D) Exercise can increase energy levels.

How can a writer ensure their evidence is relevant?

A) By checking if it directly supports their thesis.

B) By using as many sources as possible.

C) By including personal anecdotes.

D) By writing in a formal tone.

Which of the following best describes the role of evidence in an analytical essay?

B) To support the analysis and claims made.

Relevant and Irrelevant Evidence

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CCSS

RL.8.1, RI.8.8, RI.8.2

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence that DOES connect to the claim is _____________ evidence.

Relevant

Irrelevant

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence that DOES NOT connect to the claim is _______________ evidence.

Relevant

Irrelevant

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This paragraph is about the invention of the book. Which sentence is irrelevant?

Most people could never own a book.

Then sometime between 1450 and 1460, Johannes Gutenberg got the idea of carving separate letters and moving them to make new words.

Gutenberg died at the age of 68.

This was the invention of moveable type.

From then on, the numbers of books grew quickly.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This paragraph is about the origin of the solar system. Which sentence is irrelevant?

`The solar system is believed to have formed, perhaps 5 billion years ago, from a spinning cloud of gas called a nebula.

As this nebula contracted, it began to spin faster and faster.

Probably, it spun off rings of planetary matter as it became more disk-like.

These rings later contracted into planets.

Earth is the third planet from the Sun.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the text "Money for Food, Not Mars", what irrelevant evidence is given?

Money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems.

The enormous numbers seem absurd.

Our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless.

People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it is needed most.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

reasons that do not directly relate to or support the claim

evidence

overgeneralizations

irrelevant evidence

vague language

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'irrelevant evidence' because it does not directly relate to or support the claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following statements best supports the central idea of a text about climate change?

"Climate change is a natural phenomenon that has occurred throughout Earth's history."

"Recent studies show that human activities have significantly accelerated the rate of climate change."

"Many species have adapted to changing climates over millions of years."

"The Earth's climate has always been subject to fluctuations."

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1

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