Claim and Evidence Part 2

The following statement is what part of CER?

Arthur was killed by a hit on the head. Queenie was with him, so she must be guilty.

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The following statement is what part of CER?

The flask covered in gauze attracted 2 flies but no maggots appeared.

• claim

• evidence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A strong argument does NOT

• State the author's position.

• Present ideas in a way that is easy to follow and understand.

• Provide examples of the argument.

• Mock the opposing position.

Which is the most precise, or best, claim?

• Trash needs to be cleaned off of our beaches.

• Animal dissection in schools should be banned.

• Baseball ticket prices are too high.

• Volunteering creates better citizens.

What is the best definition for a claim?

• A statement that you believe to be true that can be backed by evidence.

• A statement that you believe to be false that can be backed by evidence

• An opinion of yours.

• A piece of evidence that proves something is right.

How many reasons should an author give to support their claim?

• As little as possible.

• 1

• 3

• As many as the author needs.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The purpose of an argument is to...

• Convince someone to think the same as you.

• To talk about how you feel.

• To persuade.

• To inform someone about something.

What is this?

"According to an article in Newsweek students learn how important chemistry is...."

• in text citation

• transition word

• counterclaim

• debatable claim

Which answer supports this claim?

"Sun light is an better and alternative energy source for cars"

• Keeping the earth clean is good for the environment.

• Solar panels can look cool on cars.

• Some solar cars can be powered by sunlight.

• Cars use a lot of gas and is very expensive.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

After introducing the claim, I should.....

• Talk about my life.

• Give evidence and reasons.

• Give my own opinion.

• Explain my claim in more depth.