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WorksheetsBrain Boost Jan 30 2026
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 50mins
An effective argument has
Claim and Reasons
Claim
Reasons
Evidence
Reasons and Evidence.
A claim is__________
Just an opinion.
Right.
An opinion with two reasons.
Which of the following is a strong claim for an argumentative essay about the benefits of reading books?
Kids should read on Epic.
Books on Epic are fun!
Kids should read on Epic everyday for ten minutes because it improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.
Which of the following is a clear reason to support the claim that "school uniforms improve student focus"?
Uniforms are often blue.
Uniforms reduce distractions caused by varied clothing.
Uniforms are expensive.
Uniforms are worn by many students.
Which of the following is a strong claim for an essay about the importance of recycling?
Recycling is boring.
We should recycle because it helps reduce environmental pollution.
We should recycle.
Research shows less than 52% of Americans do not leave the country in their lifetime. There is so much to see, different customs to learn, and opportunities for people who travel the world. Everyone should travel a new country.
Which sentence is the claim?
Research shows less than 52% of Americans do not leave the country in their lifetime.
There is so much to see, different customs to learn, and opportunities for people who travel the world.
Everyone should travel a new country.
What is evidence?
Explaining what you know from personal experience
A statement used to hook the reader to the essay
Credible and Reliable information that supports or backs up your claim.
Which claim is written correctly?
Students should not chew gum in class because it gets stuck on desks and its distracting.
We should be able to chew gum because it's just gum, come on.
I disagree that students should not chew any type of gum in this class.
A claim cannot stand alone, a claim needs to have ______________.
choices
a thesis statement
reasons
a period
Give 2 reasons for this claim that makes the most sense: Students should be required to clean up the restrooms from top to bottom when they trash it in the schools....
because they are nasty and need to be taught a lesson
because it teaches them responsibility and can prevent them from messing it up again
because it will show that they care about the school and help the janitors
Give the best 2 reasons: Students under the age of 8 should not trick or treat by themselves.
because it is late
because it is ridiculous and they are too young to cross the street by themselves
because they are too young to be out that late and something dangerous can happen
The statements supporting the claim....
Claims
Evidence
Reasons
Argument
Credible proof that supports the reasons
Claims
Evidence
Reasons
Argument
True or False: An argument always needs evidence .
True
False
What does it mean to cite evidence?
Make up information that sounds good
Copy down what an author said in an article and cal it your own
Use a direct quote or paraphrase from a text and give credit to the writer
To see the evidence you wrote down
The main purpose of any argumentative writing is to...
entertain
inform
persuade
instruct
Which of these statements from the article is the best example of a claim?
A. I struggle daily with making sure my daughter does her homework.
B. American kids need homework because it helps them understand their classwork and gives them more time to learn.
C. I teach each topic in depth so that students understand and appreciate
the information.
Claims are debatable. True or False?
False
True
In the video, Evaluating Sources, there are 4 things that help you determine if a source is good to use in an argument. What are those 4 things?
There are not four things to help you.
Current
Author
Reliable
Purpose
Date
Expert
Trusting
Wrote it for fun
Which claim is the better claim?
Children under the age of 12 should not have cell phones because they hinder social development and harm a child's mental well-being.
Children under 12 should not have cell phones.
Which word do you need to use when writing reasons.
I don't need to have reasons.
have to.
Because.
The Case for a Phone-Free Childhood
In today’s digital age, it is common to see elementary school students clutching the latest smartphones. While parents often cite safety as a reason for these purchases, the reality is that giving a child under 12 a personal cell phone does more harm than good. To protect the mental health, social development, and academic focus of young children, we must wait until they are at least twelve years old to give them their own devices.
Which sentence is the best claim?
One major concern is that early access to smartphones hinders the development of essential social skills. When children have phones, they spend their free time staring at screens rather than interacting with peers.
This sentence is a great example of a _____________
Evidence
Claim
Reason
According to a study by the American Academy of Pediatrics, children who spend more than two hours a day on personal screens show lower scores in communication and daily living skills compared to those who engage in face-to-face play.
This sentence is a great example of __________.
Evidence
Claim
Reasons
Which sentence below is the best example of credible and reliable evidence:
Finally, the presence of a cell phone acts as a constant distraction from education. Schools are places for deep learning and concentration, both of which are disrupted by the ping of a text message. Data from a London School of Economics study found that schools that banned smartphones saw a 6.4% increase in student test scores, with the greatest improvement seen in the most struggling students.
Using your vocabulary, explain why is this a strong claim:
Children under the age of 12 should not have cell phones because they hinder social development and harm a child’s mental well-being.
Your turn, should phones be banned for kids younger than 12 years old?
Your response should be in 5 star sentences and include a strong claim.
Look at the images-which argument is stronger?
Why is the one you choose stronger?
Imagine walking into a massive building with millions of rooms. In some rooms, kids are building beautiful castles. In some rooms, kids are learning reading and writing. In others, however, adults are hiding behind masks, and the walls are covered with bad words and violence. This is the reality of Roblox, a popular online gaming platform. While it looks like a harmless game for kids, Roblox is actually a dangerous place for children under the age of 12. Because of the risks of predatory behavior, inappropriate content, and financial traps, Roblox should be banned for all children under 12 years old.
Which sentence above is the BEST claim?
Finally, Roblox is designed to be addictive and can lead to "financial exploitation."
This sentence is an example of__________.
Evidence.
Claim.
Reason.
According to a 2024 report by Hindenburg Research, the platform has become a place where adults can easily target children. Since 2018, at least 24 people in the United States have been arrested for kidnapping or abusing children they first met on Roblox.
The sentences above are examples of___________________.
Reasons.
Evidence.
Claim.
From Student Opinion: Roblox has many benefits for kids:
You can spend hours playing and having fun on Roblox, and many kids do.
Roblox is an online game platform. It is a place where kids can play games and even create their
own games for other kids to play. Their parents may disagree, but in my opinion, Roblox is actually good for kids. Kids can improve
their mood by playing Roblox. Our mood is how we feel at any given moment. We can also stay in
touch and have fun with friends who live far away by gaming. Kids can even make money when
they build their own games in Roblox!
According to the excerpt above, what are two reasons Roblox benefits kids?
What is one important lesson you learned this week in English class?
What is one thing you are proud of doing this week in English class?
What is one thing you would like to improve next week?
This is a two part question:
Part One: Type your checklist for your project below.
Part Two: Draft your poster on a blank sheet of paper.
(an example is here, but you are choosing the topic you chose yesterday)
