Statements that address opposing viewpoints

The reasons and evidence that help prove the claim

Decide whether it makes sense or is convincing

The writer's position on a problem or issue

A carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence

A specific reference used to support a claim

"Moreover, 76 percent of adults who have children in high school or middle school today say they encourage their children to play sports."

This is an example of which type of evidence?

"I was the captain in high school," she explains, "and then my first year playing college soccer, I was on the bench." She explains that sitting on the bench motivated her to work hard to earn a starting position.

This is an example of which type of evidence?

"The ACL is a major ligament in the knee that can tear. The injury to the ligament, a strong band of tissue connecting bones, occurs more often in sports with sudden stops, jumps and changes in direction."

This is an example of which type of evidence?

One teenage boy, for example, told Driska the camp changed the way he interacted with his mom, helping to quell the bitter arguments they always seemed to fall into. The teen explained that the next time he and his mom argued, he sat down, talked it out, and resolved the situation. The teen told Driska that before camp he would not have done that — been pro-active in seeking a solution. He simply would have walked away and just been bitter or complained about it.

This is an example of which of the following types of evidence?

At Lovinggood Middle School 75% of all students prefer connections at the end of the day

Ms. Richardson, the assistant principal, believes that having one fire drill a month will help better prepare students

67% of people who live in the United States speak more than one language.

Which of the following types of evidence is this?

There are a total of 845 emoji's that have different expressions.

Which of the following types of evidence is this?

Starbucks was first opened in Seattle, Washington in 1971.

Which of the following types of evidence is this?

According to the American Dental Association (ADA), flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums.

"The Burmese python is a major threat to the biodiversity of the Everglades," said Kristina King, invasive species expert at the Nature Conservancy in Florida.

The Burmese pythons are responsible for 77 percent of rabbit deaths.

What type of evidence is the following passage?

“. . . the National Center for Statistics and Analysis reported that 8,278 adolescents were involved in fatal crashes. In 2003 alone, teenagers were involved in an estimated 1.5 million accidents.”

McDonald's founder Ray Croc once said, "The more you give of yourself, the more you receive."

The Department of Education requires a graduating high schooler to have 4 years of ELA and math.

4 out of 10 8th graders are nervous for high school.

A large iced coffee at Dunkin costs $3.31.

Before giving a presentation on the dangers of drug abuse, the speaker tells the audience how he himself used to abuse drugs and explains the negative effects it brought about in his life.

9 out of 10 dentists use Glisten as their primary toothpaste.

The blue whale is the largest animal in the world.

Dentist Issac Yankem said, "Glisten is the only choice when it comes to toothpaste."

At the beginning of a speech about fire safety, the speaker tells a short cautionary tale about a serious injury that occurred as a result of not following protocol.

25% of students say they don't eat breakfast every morning.

Fireman Angus King says, "the best way to prevent a house fire is to keep batteries in your fire alarm."

Physical bullying increases in elementary school, peaks in middle school, and declines in high school.