Evidence and More Evidence

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 _____."

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.

Check BOTH parts of the counterclaim.

• Concession

• Refutation

• Anecdote

• Support

Critical reading is a demanding process. To read critically, you must slow down your reading and, with pencil in hand, perform specific operations on the text. Mark up the text with your reactions, conclusions, and questions. When you read, become an active participant.

This paragraph best supports the statement that

• critical reading is a slow, dull, but essential process.

• the best critical reading happens at critical times in a person’s life.

• readers should get in the habit of questioning the truth of what they read.

• critical reading requires thoughtful and careful attention.

What is the following sentence an example of?

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Thesis Statement

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!

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.

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!

Why is it important to cite your evidence?

• Let's the reader know you are giving accurate information.

• So you don't plagiarize.

• Both answers are correct.