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Worksheet time: 22mins
What is the structure of an argument?
Claim, evidence, and reasoning
Claim, evidence, and rebuttal
Premise, evidence, and conclusion
Claim, evidence, and conclusion
What is a CLAIM?
A fact
Backs up a statement by telling why
A belief statement
Evidence that proves something is right
What does EVIDENCE mean?
A statement you believe to be true
An opinion
An argument
Proof that supports your reasons
What does the REASON do?
Explains evidence
Gives statistics
A statement to be proven
Tells why you think what you think
In the paragraph below, which of the sentences is the author's CLAIM?
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Sentence 1
Sentence 3
Sentence 5
Sentence 6
Which of the following is NOT a claim?
Traveling is an important way to learn about American culture.
Students should be allowed access to snack machines during the school day.
The school year began in August and will end in May.
Middle school students should have recess.
The claim is that students should have homework. Which is irrelevant to the argument?
Homework increases achievement on standardized tests
I play softball on Thursday nights and have no time for homework.
Students who do homework score 20% higher on standardized tests.
Without homework, time on games would increase 40% resulting in even more wasted intelligence.
Which is NOT evidence?
10% of students polled believe homework is needed
In one study, students with homework showed greater mastery of information in 25/30 kids as measured by a post-test.
One college athlete said, "I grew up doing homework, and I believe that it helped me learn. I became a more disciplined person by practicing what I learned in school.
Staying up late to complete homework is not healthy.
What does EVIDENCE mean?
A statement you believe to be true
An opinion
An argument
Proof that supports your reasons
Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!
Which sentence is a reason ?
Popcorn is America's favorite snack food.
Popcorn has been around for over 200 years!
17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America's favorite!
Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!
Which sentences are evidence ?
Popcorn is America's favorite snack food.
Popcorn has been around for over 200 years!
17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America's favorite!
What is the definition of claim?
A recognition of the opposing sides argument in order to prove it wrong.
The main argument being made by the speaker. Like a thesis, this must be arguable.
Credible sources such as statistics, quotes, and facts.
Support for why the speaker’s claim is valid.
What is the definition of reason?
Support for why the speaker’s claim is valid.
The main argument being made by the speaker. Like a thesis, this must be arguable.
Credible sources such as statistics, quotes, and facts.
A recognition of the opposing sides argument in order to prove it wrong.
What is the definition of evidence?
The main argument being made by the speaker. Like a thesis, this must be arguable.
Support for why the speaker’s claim is valid.
A recognition of the opposing sides argument in order to prove it wrong.
Credible sources such as statistics, quotes, and facts.
Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!
Which of the sentence is the claim ?
Popcorn is America's favorite snack food.
Popcorn has been around for over 200 years!
17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America's favorite!
Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!
Which sentence is a reason ?
Popcorn is America's favorite snack food.
Popcorn has been around for over 200 years!
17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America's favorite!
Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Popcorn has been around for over 200 years! It was originally made by Native Americans. 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food. Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!
Which sentences are evidence ?
Popcorn is America's favorite snack food.
Popcorn has been around for over 200 years!
17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.
Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America's favorite!
Tom Brady is the best NFL quarterback of all time! Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots. This is the only team he has played for. He is 42 years old and is 6’4” tall. Tom Brady has played in nine super bowls, winning six of them! This is more than any other player in NFL history! Tom Brady has surpassed so many records as a player, he is definitely the best.
Which sentence is the claim?
Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots.
This is the only team he has played for.
Tom Brady is the best NFL quarterback of all time!
This is more than any other player in NFL history!
Tom Brady is the best NFL quarterback of all time! Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots. This is the only team he has played for. He is 42 years old and is 6’4” tall. Tom Brady has played in nine super bowls, winning six of them! This is more than any other player in NFL history! Tom Brady has surpassed so many records as a player, he is definitely the best.
Which sentence is a valid reason to support the claim?
Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots.
This is the only team he has played for.
Tom Brady is the best NFL quarterback of all time!
This is more than any other player in NFL history!
Tom Brady is the best NFL quarterback of all time! Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots. This is the only team he has played for. He is 42 years old and is 6’4” tall. Tom Brady has played in nine super bowls, winning six of them! This is more than any other player in NFL history! Tom Brady has surpassed so many records as a player, he is definitely the best.
Which sentence is evidence?
Tom Brady has played in nine super bowls, winning six of them!
This is the only team he has played for.
Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots.
This is more than any other player in NFL history!
Iphones are the superior smartphone. Besides being a symbol of status, they are extremely smart devices that make people’s lives easier. Iphones are some of the fastest working phones available and have many features, like virus protection software, that other phones don’t have. Apple pay is also a cool feature. Finally, they are the most customizable phones available. A phone with so many great features must be the best!
Which sentence is the claim?
Iphones are some the fastest working phones available and have many features...that other phones don't have.
Finally, they are the most customizable phones available.
Besides being a symbol of status, they are extremely smart devices that make people's lives easier.
Iphones are the superior smartphone.
Iphones are the superior smartphone. Besides being a symbol of status, they are extremely smart devices that make people’s lives easier. Iphones are some of the fastest working phones available and have many features, like virus protection software, that other phones don’t have. Apple pay is also a cool feature. Finally, they are the most customizable phones available. A phone with so many great features must be the best!
Which sentences are reasons?
Iphones are some the fastest working phones available and have many features...that other phones don't have.
Finally, they are the most customizable phones available.
Besides being a symbol of status, they are extremely smart devices that make people's lives easier.
Iphones are the superior smartphone.
Level 3 Bonus Question: Add a claim, reason, and evidence for the following question-
"Should the school week only be 4 days a week?"
Example: "The school week should only be 4 days a week, because _____. For example, sources show that _____."
