WorksheetsReason the statement
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a CLAIM?
A statement you believe to be false
An opinion
An arguable statement
Evidence that proves something is right
What does EVIDENCE mean?
A statement you believe to be true
An opinion
An argument
Proof that supports your reasons
Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
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
Which evidence matches the reason "Sleep is needed to grow the right way."
Researchers have discovered that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night grow taller than those that don't.
According to Kids Health, scientists have proven that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night are nicer and have more friends.
My mom only gets 4 hours of sleep a night and is really stressed out and tired all the time.
Sleep is good for your skin and will make wrinkles in your face much smaller.
"Food at KFC tastes better than food at McDonalds!"
Is this a claim, evidence or reason?
Claim
Evidence
Reason
Which statement is strong evidence?
My family has a computer at home.
My son loves Star Wars.
In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.
I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL
What is a personal perspective?
the view of a person supported by an evidence
what a person thinks of a topic
the view of a person
the person himself/herself
What is a local perspective?
the view of a community about a topic
the view of a country about a topic
the view of a person about a topic
the view of many countries about a topic
What is a global perspective?
the view of a locality about a topic?
the view of a person about a topic?
the view of many countries about a topic?
the view of a country about a topic?
Source evaluation: Identify relevancy of the source
25.9 million have fled their homes
Image of building in Kalideres, West Jakarta
The Guardian is a well-known source
The information is recent (less than 5 years old)
Source evaluation: Identify additional expertise
65 million people internally displaced
Image of building in Kalideres, West Jakarta
The info is recent (less than 5 years old)
Information provided by the UNHCR
What is a multiple perspectives?
The vantage point or standpoint from which a person, group or organisation sees or views an issue.
A view or opinion on a particular issue held by an individual, group or organisation.
There is no such thing because everyone thinks the same thing.
The many vantage points (perspectives) of people, groups and organisations that express views on a particular issue.
Molly: “Oh! That goal was pure luck. There wasn’t any skill in that one. Definitely not!”
This is an example of ...
stereotype.
discrimination.
bias.
When someone favours something or someone over something else, this is known as...
stereotype
bias
discrimination
Bias is...
a wrong or inaccurate way of seeing things.
a right way of seeing things.
allowing people to think any way they want.
Which statement is most clearly biased?
Basketball is a game played by two teams of five players.
People all over the world play basketball.
Basketball is the most beautiful sports in the world of games and no other sports can beat this record (James Naismith).
Everyone who cooks should own a food processor. This marvelous invention is now being used by over 12 million vegetarians, compared with only half that number a couple of years ago. Vegetarians rarely have a weight problem since most vegetables are low in calories and contain little or no fat. They do not suffer a build-up of cholesterol in the bloodstream as they grow older. Some doctors have suggested a link between vegetarianism and longevity. As Americans become more health-conscious, vegetarianism will certainly become more popular.
The author show bias for
eating "health foods"
becoming a vegetarian
avoiding cholesterol
New cars are not built as well as they used to be. Owners of new cars in 2002 have more complaints about their automobiles than in past years. In fact, the recalling of new cars by their makers is becoming a routine practice in America. Instead of insisting upon safe, well-designed products, carmakers seem more concerned with throwing together shoddy automobiles and making a profit. Invariably, new cars need parts replaced almost as soon as the warranty expires. Unfortunately, people need transportation, so they continue to buy new automobiles.
The author shows bias against
new car owners
car repair shops
automobile manufacturers
