Exploring Claims and Evidence Annotation

What is the main objective of today's lesson?

• To watch a movie

• To complete a math assignment

• To read and annotate evidence

• To write an essay

What should you have ready before starting the lesson?

• A calculator

• A printed vocabulary sheet or an app like Doc Hub

• A snack

• A textbook

What is a claim in an argument?

• A random statement

• A fact that cannot be disputed

• A question that needs an answer

• A writer's or speaker's position on a debatable issue

Which of the following is an example of evidence?

• A recent study in a journal

• A personal opinion

• A random guess

• A fictional story

What is the reason in the example argument about soccer players wearing helmets?

• Soccer is a popular sport

• Helmets are fashionable

• Heading the ball can hurt players' brains over time

• Soccer players are strong

What does 'intrinsic' mean?

• A type of food

• Belonging to someone's basic nature

• External motivation

• A kind of sport

Which of the following is an example of intrinsic motivation?

• Loving coffee because you love coffee

• Studying to get good grades

• Working for a paycheck

• Driving carefully to avoid a ticket

What is an example of extrinsic motivation?

• Playing soccer for fun

• Going to work for money

• Enjoying painting

• Loving to read books

What should you do if you get confused while reading the article?

• Stop reading

• Guess the meaning

• Write questions in the margins and email the teacher

• Skip the confusing part

What are you expected to find and label in the article?

• The main claim and four pieces of supporting evidence or reasons

• The number of pages

• The author's biography

• The publication date