WorksheetsELA Claims, Reasons, & Evidence Review 23-24
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What are the two ways you can cite text evidence:
A summary
Direct quote & paraphrasing
Inference & facts
Educated guess
What is a reason?
The opening statement in an essay
Something that supports the claim and is backed up by evidence
The big idea in an argument
Something that is in MLA format
Which of the following is NOT a reason?
The population of California has risen by 15% in the past five years.
Thanksgiving is the best holiday because the most people celebrate it.
Twinkies taste better than other snack foods because of their creamy filling.
The school year should end earlier because it would give families more time to vacation.
What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph? It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!
It is important to buy books for the library.
Kids will have more opportunities to read.
They can save money by checking out books.
Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!
Which answer choice provides the best reason(s) for the following claim: "It's important to eat a balanced diet with a variety of fruits and vegetables"?
because junk food is tastier than fruits and vegetables
because fruits and vegetables are expensive
because it provides essential nutrients and keeps the body healthy
because eating only one type of food is more fun
Which answer choice provides the best reason(s) for the following claim: "Children should always wear helmets while riding their bikes"?
because it's the law and they can get in trouble if they don't
because helmets are cool, and everyone wears them
because it's uncomfortable to wear a helmet
because helmets protect their heads and prevent injuries
Which answer choice provides the best evidence for the following claim: Outdoor activities promote physical health and well-being.
Spending time in nature can improve mental health and reduce stress.
Indoor activities are equally effective in promoting physical health.
Physical health is solely determined by genetics, not outdoor activities.
Outdoor activities have no impact on overall well-being.
Which answer choice provides the best reason(s) for the following claim: "Students should complete their homework on time"?
because the teacher will be upset if they don't
because homework is easy and doesn't take much time
because it helps reinforce what they've learned in class and prepares them for tests
because they can always copy from their classmates
Which is the strong claim?
We should wear what we want to school.
I think we should be able to wear what we want to school.
Yes, we should wear what we want because we bought it.
Students should be able to wear what they want to school.
What is a CLAIM?
An opinion that can be supported with evidence
A statement that does not need to be supported with evidence
Both
Neither of these
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.
These pieces of information support or prove an idea or claim; these may include facts, statistics (numerical facts), expert opinions, examples, and anecdotes.
argument
claim
editorial
evidence
Which answer choice provides the best evidence for the following claim: Learning to code is a valuable skill in the modern world.
Coding skills are in high demand for various job opportunities.
Learning to code is only relevant for computer science professionals.
Traditional skills like handwriting are more important than coding.
Coding has no real-world applications outside of technology.
What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph? Everyone should download emojis on their electronic devices. Emojis are a newer addition to texting and there is 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 emojis on their electronic device.
After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!
Which answer choice provides the best evidence for the following claim: Eating a balanced breakfast is essential for a productive day.
Studies show that students who eat breakfast perform better academically.
Skipping breakfast may lead to feelings of fatigue and lack of focus.
Breakfast foods provide essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals.
Some people prefer to have brunch instead of an early morning meal.
