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WorksheetsClaim, Evidence, Reasoning
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets
Cats are obnoxious
The chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world
When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin which reduces anxiety
My dog's name is Wilbur
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
People should eat apples
My mom really likes apples
Apples have a lot of Vitamin C
An apple a day keeps the doctor away
Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976
Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Look twice before crossing the street
Over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year
One time I crossed the street without looking
Wait for the "walk" sign to come on when at a crosswalk
There aren't any crosswalks in my neighborhood, because I live in the country
Success takes dedication
You have to work hard to get what you want
Almost 15,000 people experience homelessness in Oregon
Don't drop out of school
Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."
Find evidence that best supports the claim: Junk food is bad for you
My favorite junk food is oreos
Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%
You need to eat fruit and vegetables to have a balanced diet
The average soda drinker has 2.6 glasses a day
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: Dogs make good pets
Evidence: When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin
Oxytocin is also increased when people spend time with friends, meditate, or listen to music
Dogs are great with small children
Oxytocin reduces anxiety, so having dogs as pets makes people less stressed.
My dog is kind of annoying but I still love her
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: People should eat apples Evidence: Apples have a lot of vitamin C
Vitamin C is important for people because it helps bones, skin, and the immune system stay strong and healthy
Apples contain 8.4 milligrams of vitamin C, or 14% of the recommended daily amount
Apples taste really good with caramel
Apples have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Claim: Look twice before crossing the street
Evidence: In America, over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year
Pedestrian means "a person walking along a road or in a developed area."
One time I crossed the street without looking and I was fine
2020 saw a 4.8% increase in pedestrian deaths from the previous year
This shows that roads can be a dangerous place and it is important to be careful
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence:
Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb, phonograph, and the kinetograph- an early movie camera.
My grandfather was an immigrant who worked hard and became a successful small business owner
Thomas Edison was an inventor who had to work hard before he was successful, so his words come from personal experience.
You fail 100% of the things you don't try.
Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: Junk food is bad for you Evidence: Eating fast food just once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%
Americans on average eat 3 times more sugar than they're supposed to.
This is because fast food, like other junk food, is high in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol
In the US, someone dies from heart disease every 36 seconds
This means you shouldn't eat fast food.
Which of the following is the best definition of "evidence?"
Data/facts that support your claim
Reasoning that justifies your evidence
All data or facts about a subject
A statement that answers a question
Which of the following answers the scientific question or problem?
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
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.
Which sentence is an example of a claim?
Air is matter.
When we pump air into the ball, the ball's weight increases by 5 grams.
This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.
Xbox has the best multiplayer games.
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Xbox has exclusive rights to several big gaming companies, and this is why Xbox is the best gaming system.
Reasoning
Claim
Evidence
Select the best evidence to support this claim: High school students should wear school uniforms.
At one school where students were recently required to wear uniforms, student attendance increased 25%, and the drop-out rate decreased by 10%.
One student reported that wearing their own clothes gives them a way to express their personal style.
You can buy uniforms online.
Uniforms can cost up to $200.
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.
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.
Define: Claim
Statement of belief
Facts, Statistics, or Data
How the evidence supports the claim
A supporting detail
Define: Evidence
Statement of belief
Usable information
Facts, Statistics, or Data
How the reasoning supports the claim
Which of the following best defines a 'claim' in an argument?
A statement that can be proven true or false
A statement that expresses the main point or position
A piece of evidence supporting a statement
A conclusion drawn from evidence
Identify the evidence in the following statement: 'Regular exercise improves mental health because it releases endorphins, which are chemicals that make you feel good.'
Regular exercise improves mental health
It releases endorphins
Endorphins are chemicals that make you feel good
Regular exercise
What is the primary role of 'reasoning' in an argument?
To state the main point
To provide data and facts
To explain how the evidence supports the claim
To summarize the argument
Which sentence is an example of reasoning?
Studies show that students who study regularly perform better in exams.
Regular study habits lead to better exam performance because they reinforce learning and improve retention.
Students should study regularly to perform well in exams.
Regular study is important.
