Finding Evidence to Support Claims

What is evidence? 

• Information that ties your claim to your warrant.
• Information that disproves your claim. 
• Information that supports your claim.
• Information that supports your warrant. 

What is the purpose of a counterclaim? 

• It supports the original claim. 
• It proves the original claim. 
• It disproves the original claim. 
• It agrees with the original claim. 

A(n) ________is an objection or rebuttal that you anticipate from your opponent

• Claim 
• Counterclaim 
• Insult 
• Question 

A claim should be proven with

• clues

• evidence

• opinions

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Spaying and neutering is the appropriate thing for pet owners to do.Evidence: Spayed and neutered pets don't produce offspring that may end up in shelters or become strays.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Pet  owners have a responsibility not to burden shelters or the community at large.
• On average, spayed and neutered pets live longer, healthier lives.

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Tori is an exceptionally organized person.Evidence: Last month, Tori flawlessly prepared and served a meal for thirty guests.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Tori also takes cooking courses at the community college
• Only an organized person can successfully manage such a project

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Jonah should not be allowed to babysit his younger sister.Evidence: Jonah easily loses patience with her.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Jonah is only twelve and has virtually no experience with babysitting
• Patience is a crucial characteristic in someone providing childcare

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Parents should not give their young children access to televisions, tablets, or similar devices.Evidence: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children under the age of two have no screen time.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics is a trusted source for recommendations about raising healthy children
• Older children should similarly have little to no screen time

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Businesses accrue productivity gains when they allow their employees to telecommute.Evidence: Studies have shown that those who work from home put in longer hours.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Telecommuters' longer hours are reflective of greater productivity
• Offering telecommuting also allows companies to attract better employees: those who are the most productive.

Read the claim and the supporting evidence.Claim: Lucky is a good dog.Evidence: Lucky consistently follows her master's commands.Why does the evidence support the claim? Choose the analysis that better explains the connection.

• Good dogs are obedient
• Lucky is playful and affectionate