3/31 Claims and Evidence

Front

Opinion: It is best to play it safe and keep sheltering at home right now because of Covid-19.

Which evidence doesn't support this opinion?

Options: There are still many new cases each day, It's hurting the economy for people to not work, We still do not have a cure or vaccine

Back

It's hurting the economy for people to not work

Front

Which evidence supports the opinion: It is more important to stop climate change than to keep the oil companies running?

Back

Burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

Front

Opinion: Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Cell phones can be a tool to look up information
• Cell phones are easier to carry around than laptops
• Cell phones might distract students

Back

Cell phones might distract students

Front

Opinion: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18. Which evidence supports this opinion?

Back

18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

Front

Opinion: Children should not drink sugary drinks like soda.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

Options: Sugar can lead to higher chance of sicknesses like diabetes, Sugar is bad for teeth and causes tooth decay, Sugar is found in many foods and is so it's not that bad

Back

Sugar is found in many foods and is so it's not that bad

Front

What is a claim?

Back

It is an arguable statement that can be supported by evidence

Front

Parents should limit screen time for their children.

Back

strong claim

Front

Teenagers should have curfews at night to prevent them from getting into trouble.

Back

strong claim

Front

Should parents use grounding as a punishment?

Back

weak claim

Front

Evidence is

Back

information that supports or proves a claim