Find evidence that best supports the claim: People should eat apples

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976

Find evidence that best supports the claim: Look twice before crossing the street

Over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year

One time I crossed the street without looking

Wait for the "walk" sign to come on when at a crosswalk

There aren't any crosswalks in my neighborhood, because I live in the country

Find evidence that supports the claim: Success takes dedication

Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration."

You have to work hard to get what you want

Almost 15,000 people experience homelessness in Oregon

Find evidence that best supports the claim: Junk food is bad for you

Eating fast food once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%

You need to eat fruit and vegetables to have a balanced diet

The average soda drinker has 2.6 glasses a day

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: Dogs make good pets Evidence: When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin

Oxytocin reduces anxiety, so having dogs as pets makes people less stressed.

Oxytocin is also increased when people spend time with friends, meditate, or listen to music

Dogs are great with small children

My dog is kind of annoying but I still love her

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: People should eat apples Evidence: Apples have a lot of vitamin C

Vitamin C is important for people because it helps bones, skin, and the immune system stay strong and healthy

Apples contain 8.4 milligrams of vitamin C, or 14% of the recommended daily amount

Apples taste really good with caramel

Apples have also been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: Look twice before crossing the street Evidence: In America, over 6000 pedestrians are killed in car accidents each year

This shows that roads can be a dangerous place and it is important to be careful

Pedestrian means " a person walking along a road or in a developed area."

One time I crossed the street without looking and I was fine

2020 saw a 4.8% increase in pedestrian deaths from the previous year

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: Success takes dedication Evidence: Thomas Edison said, "Genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent persipiration."

Thomas Edison was an inventor who had to work hard before he was successful, so his words come from personal experience.

Thomas Edison invented the lightbulb, phonograph, and the kinetograph- an early movie camera.

My grandfather was an immigrant who worked hard and became a successful small business owner

You fail 100% of the things you don't try.

Pick the reasoning that best explains the evidence: Claim: Junk food is bad for you Evidence: Eating fast food just once a week can increase your chance of heart disease by 20%

This is because fast food, like other junk food, is high in sodium, saturated fat, and cholesterol

Americans on average eat 3 times more sugar than they're supposed to.

In the US, someone dies from heart disease every 36 seconds

This means you shouldn't eat fast food.

How does reasoning differ from evidence in supporting a claim?

Reasoning provides the logical connection between evidence and the claim

Reasoning is another term for evidence

Evidence is not necessary if the reasoning is strong enough

Reasoning and evidence are interchangeable in an argument

What is the purpose of reasoning in an essay?

To explain how the evidence supports the claim

Why is it important to use credible sources for evidence?

To strengthen the claim by providing trustworthy support

To confuse the reader with complex vocabulary

To fill the requirement of having references

What is a claim in an argument?

A piece of evidence supporting your argument

A counter-argument to your main point

Which of the following best describes evidence in an argument?

A combination of facts, data, or examples that support a claim

What role does reasoning play in an argument?

It provides the logical connection between evidence and the claim

Which of the following is an example of a strong piece of evidence?

Studies show that regular exercise improves mental health

Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

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1 min • 1 pt

A claim is a statement that describes your position or point of view on a topic or issue.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence is any combination of facts, data, or examples, or quotations that support your claim.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.

Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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1 min • 1 pt

You use evidence to prove that a claim is true.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Without evidence to support it, a claim is nothing but just an opinion.

True

False

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Evidence should justify why a claim is valid.

True

False

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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1 min • 1 pt

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets

Cats are obnoxious

The chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world

When people pet dogs, their brains release a chemical called oxytocin which reduces anxiety

My dog's name is Wilbur

Answer explanation

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

A claim is a statement that describes your position or point of view on a topic or issue.

Evidence is any combination of facts, data, or examples, or quotations that support your claim.

Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.

Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

You use evidence to prove that a claim is true.

Without evidence to support it, a claim is nothing but just an opinion.

Evidence should justify why a claim is valid.

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
People should eat apples

This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Look twice before crossing the street

This fact shows that being careful when around cars is important.

Find evidence that supports the claim:
Success takes dedication

This quote supports the claim, and is valuable evidence because it comes from a reputable (trustworthy) source - an inventor.

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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

A claim is a statement that describes your position or point of view on a topic or issue.

Evidence is any combination of facts, data, or examples, or quotations that support your claim.

Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

You use evidence to prove that a claim is true.

Without evidence to support it, a claim is nothing but just an opinion.

Evidence should justify why a claim is valid.

Find evidence that best supports the claim: Dogs make good pets

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress

Find evidence that best supports the claim:People should eat apples

This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples

Find evidence that best supports the claim:Look twice before crossing the street

This fact shows that being careful when around cars is important.

Find evidence that supports the claim:Success takes dedication

This quote supports the claim, and is valuable evidence because it comes from a reputable (trustworthy) source - an inventor.

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Evidence is not debatable; which means we cannot agree or disagree with.

Hint; Evidence is usually a supporting fact.

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Dogs make good pets

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
People should eat apples

Find evidence that best supports the claim:
Look twice before crossing the street

Find evidence that supports the claim:
Success takes dedication