Textual details and evidence

A confirmed fact is?

• Facts that have been found in reliable and credible sources

• Numbers and percentages that are relevant to the topic and come from reliable/credible sources

• Logical explanations that support the opinions made in the claim

• Research that is done by professors, researchers, or doctors who have a deep knowledge of the topic; always found in reliable, credible sources

Suzanne thinks she should have a pet dog. Which of the following would be the best way to convince her father of her opinion?

• reminding him of her opinion about dogs every morning before school

• writing a list of false facts about cats

• asking all of her friends for their opinions about pets

• telling her father facts that support her opinion that dogs are good pets

Why did Davy Crockett not know about the comet?

• He did not read newspapers.
• He was in a different country.
• He did not listen to the President.
• Sally Sugartree Kept the information from him.

A claim includes how many reasons?

• one reason

• two reasons

• three reasons

• no reasons are necessary

What does it mean to evaluate an argument?

• to judge whether or not the claims and evidence have a sound basis in logic and work together to create a strong argument

• to agree or disagree with the author's stance on the topic

• to determine whether or not the argument is about something you can relate to

• to provide evidence to support a claim

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.

Which piece of evidence BEST supports this claim:

Not having a father in the home can cause young boys to become violent young men.

• 26 of the 27 worst mass shooters in American history were boys who grew up without fathers.

• I knew a guy named Mike who grew up without a father and he was suspended from school five times for stealing.

• 20% of professional boxers grew up without fathers in the home.

• According to MSNBC, 75% of homeless men grew up without fathers.

Why does Jane Goodall describe her own tears at the sight of Jojo?

• to show that she is not as tough as the researchers

• to appeal to readers’ emotions of sorrow and pity

• to demonstrate how humans differ from chimpanzees

• contrast her feelings with those of the research animals

how good do you know cite evidence

• nah

• just living

• a little bit

• i understand it

Which of the following descriptions best fits the definition of an anecdote?

• Scary Story

• A statement made by people with special knowledge about a topic

• A personal story

• A comparison between two things