WorksheetsClaims & Evidence
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Evidence is ___________________
a statement or conclusion that answers a question
information that tends to prove or disprove a claim
a justification that connects the claim to the evidence
Not vital when using an argument
A claim is ______________________________.
examples, data, facts, and information.
a fact.
a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.
an answer to a question.
Reasoning is __________________.
A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.
Scientific data that supports the claim
Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.
Empirical Evidence
What is the following sentence an example of?
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
Claim
Evidence
Reason
Thesis Statement
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 .
The following sentence is an example of...?
More school districts should wake up to the benefits of starting school later in the morning.
Reasoning
Evidence
Claim
Opinion
What is the following sentence an example of?
Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep.
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Thesis statement
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
California is the best state in the USA.
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
Christmas is the best holiday of the year.
According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."
Which sentence is the claim?
"Since the TV turned on after I put fresh batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been drained."
Which type of statement is this?
claim
evidence
observation
reasoning
Which sentence is the evidence?
Students should be required to do community service.
Evidence statement
Claim statement
Reasoning statement
The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.
stops
supports
distracts
removes
Shamwow is highly absorptive, washable, has different uses, made in Germany, and has a 10 year warranty.
This is evidence.
This is a claim
This is reasoning.
Is this a claim that can be supported with evidence or not?
Oranges contain both calcium and Vitamin C
Yes: I can find more facts to support this
No: It is already a fact and doesn't need to be proven further
Could the following claim be supported with evidence?
Schools should limit the amount of homework given to students.
Yes
No
What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?
Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change. Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face. As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person. These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.
Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face.
These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.
Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change.
As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person.
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Fenty Beauty has better products than Kylie Cosmetics.
Evidence: Fenty Beauty foundation is rated four stars at Sephora, but Kylie Cosmetics foundation isn’t even sold at Sephora.
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Crinkle cut fries are more popular than any other French fry.
Evidence: Waffle fries are the best-selling fries in the world.
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: My teacher is a vampire
Evidence: She only teaches night school, has sharp teeth, and is afraid of garlic.
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Dogs are able to provide safety and protection for people.
Evidence: With a dog, you can play frisbee, tug-o-war, and a variety of other fun activities that you can't do with other pets.
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Recycling is beneficial for the environment.
Evidence: When something is recycled, it is reused and not put in the landfill to cause pollution.
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: Sparkling water is disgusting.
Evidence: It is painful to drink, and it tastes like someone just waved a piece of fruit over water, and it made the water angry.
Yes
No
Does the evidence support the claim?
Claim: snapchat is dangerous for young people."
Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos
Yes
No
What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?
Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic devices. Emojis are a newer addition to texting and there are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions. After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!
Emojis are a newer addition to texting.
There are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions.
Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic device.
After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!
Is this a claim that can be supported with evidence or not?
School days that start later in the morning have a positive impact on students.
Yes
No
What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?
Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change. Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face. As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person. These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.
Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face.
These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.
Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change.
As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person.
Which reason best supports the claim that schools should watch what students post on social media (ie Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)?
Schools will be invading students' privacy.
Monitoring social media helps schools look for signs of trouble.
The parents need to monitor students' posts.
Students do not use social media sites.
