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WorksheetsClaim, Evidence, Reasoning
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 36mins
Which sentence is the claim?
Which sentence is the evidence?
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
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
According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."
Which of the following is the best example of a claim?
Female fish are often larger than males.
Yes, it is!
No, it isn't.
Female fish are larger than males because they need to be able to make eggs, which takes more energy.
You should eat a banana every day. Bananas have nutrients like potassium and magnesium. Because our bodies need potassium and magnesium to work, it is a good idea to eat a banana every day.
Which is the evidence?
Bananas have nutrients like potassium and magnesium.
Because our bodies need potassium and magnesium to work, it is a good idea to eat a banana every day.
You should eat a banana every day because they have nutrients.
Bananas are sweeter when they are ripe.
"Mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants. Plant cells have a cell wall and a large water storage compartment. Animal cells do not have a cell wall, and they only have a small water storage compartment. When you look at mushroom cells under a microscope, you can see that they have no cell wall."
Which of the following would make the best reasoning statement?
Because mushroom cells are more similar to animal cells than plant cells, mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants.
Even though mushrooms come out of the ground like plants, they are actually more like animals.
There are more than 14,000 different kinds of mushrooms.
Mushrooms don't look like animals, but they are more closely related to animals than plants.
Which of these is NOT a part of reasoning?
Reasoning repeats the evidence.
Reasoning explains why evidence supports a claim.
A reasoning statement is written in complete sentences.
Reasoning often includes scientific concepts related to the topic.
Choose the best evidence for this claim:
Wild animals should be protected.
Studies show that if we consume too much, it can cause health problems, like obesity and diabetes.
It's been proven that diversity in wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.
Scientists have found that eight million tons of plastic waste end up in our oceans every year.
Wild animals taste good.
