Reason and Evidence

This is an example of ____________________.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Why

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Science teachers know how to mix ingredients safely during experiments and have to pay careful attention to measurements. Since you have to mix and use measurements while cooking, I believe this would help Ms. Ellis win the cooking competition.

This is an example of ________________________.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Example

Schools should pay students for good grades because money can be a good motivator.

• Reason

• Evidence

98% of kids who have cell phones in class do admit to being distracted at least once.

• Reason

• Evidence

Feeding homeless people keeps them from dumpster diving and offers them a warm meal at least once that day.

• Reason

• Evidence

Due to the increase of the human population, the carbon content on Earth has increased by 37%.

• Reason

• Evidence

Having pools in backyards can be very dangerous for children if they don't know how to swim.

• Reason

• Evidence

One in five people who drown in pools are kids under the age of 14.

• Reason

• Evidence

People 65 years and older watch over 45 hours of television a week.

• Reason

• Evidence