Claims Evidence

Opinion: It is more important to stop climate change than to keep the oil companies running.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Many people's jobs depend on oil companies

• We use oil every day for our cars

• Burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

Opinion: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Many 16 year olds need to drive their brothers/sisters around

• 16 year olds need cars to get to work

• 18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

Children should not drink sugary drinks like soda. Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Sugar can lead to higher chance of sicknesses like diabetes

• Sugar is bad for teeth and causes tooth decay

• Sugar is found in many foods and is so it's not that bad

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Zoos teach children about animals and to respect them

• Zoos keep animal populations alive if they are endangered

• Some zoos are cruel and animals are not taken care of

Opinion: Immigrants and refugees should be protected and allowed to stay in the U.S.
Which evidence supports this opinion?

• The U.S. already has many people that need help

• Some people trying to enter are criminals

• Many women and children are in danger if they can not stay

The U.S. should spend money on space travel and going to mars. Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Space travel may be needed to save humans in the future

• We can learn more about the universe and how earth was formed

• There are already many problems to solve like homelessness

What is a claim?

• It is an arguable statement that can be supported by evidence

• It is an expert's opinion about a specific topic

• It is a general fact related to a particular topic

• All of the above.

Peanut butter is a healthy snack.

• Claim

• Evidence

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the claim?

Justine is a dedicated athlete. For example, she plays every sport the school offers. This is important because most students may play one or two sports at most. The fact that she plays all sports shows her dedication to being a top-notch athlete.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the evidence?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 2 & 3