Evidence and Claims

Opinion: It is more important to stop climate change than to keep the oil companies running.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Many people's jobs depend on oil companies

• We use oil every day for our cars

• Burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

Opinion: We should stop making pennies as currency.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Pennies honor President Lincoln

• People will sometimes pay more for an item

• It costs more to make a penny than it is worth

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

Opinion: Children should not drink sugary drinks like soda.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• 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

Opinion: Zoos are good for both animal populations and human visitors.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Zoos teach children about animals and to respect them

• Zoos keep animal populations alive if they are endangered

• Some zoos are cruel and animals are not taken care of

Opinion: The U.S. should spend money on space travel and going to mars.

Which evidence does not support this opinion?

• Space travel may be needed to save humans in the future

• We can learn more about the universe and how earth was formed

• There are already many problems to solve like homelessness

Opinion: People should avoid playing video games.

Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Video games can improve hand-eye coordination

• Video games can help relieve stress

• Video games can be addictive and promote violence

Which of the following is the best example of an argument? 

• How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts
• If you are not playing Fortnite, you should be, because it is the greatest game on the market today. 
• Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?
• I love nachos!!!!!

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

• Claim
• Evidence

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.