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WorksheetsClaims and Evidence
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 45mins
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.
Parents should limit screen time for their children.
strong claim
weak claim
Students should not have 2 hours of homework each night.
strong claim
weak claim
Should parents use grounding as a punishment?
strong claim
weak claim
Teenagers should have curfews at night to prevent them from getting into trouble.
strong claim
weak claim
Evidence is ___________________
a statement or conclusion that answers a question
information that supports or proves a claim
a justification that connects the claim to the evidence
Not vital when using an argument
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?
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
Sentence 2 & 3
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
School uniforms can be ordered online .
Which piece of evidence BEST supports this claim:
Not having a father in the home can cause young boys to become violent young men.
20% of professional boxers grew up without fathers in the home.
I knew a guy named Mike who grew up without a father and he was suspended from school five times for stealing.
26 of the 27 worst mass shooters in American history were boys who grew up without fathers.
According to MSNBC, 75% of homeless men grew up without fathers.
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
Opinion: People should avoid playing video games.
Which evidence supports this opinion?
Video games can improve hand-eye coordination
Video games can help relieve stress
Video games can be addictive and promote violence
Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?
Over 85 million households in the United States have pets.
Claim
Evidence
