Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

8th Grade

25 Qs

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Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Assessment

Quiz

English

8th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RL.8.1, RL.2.6, RI.8.1

+10

Standards-aligned

Created by

Sarah Williams

Used 1+ times

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25 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

Media Image

This answer shows that having dogs as pets would reduce stress

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Find evidence that best supports the claim:

People should eat apples

My mom really likes apples

Apples have a lot of Vitamin C

An apple a day keeps the doctor away

Apple was created by Steve Jobs in 1976

Answer explanation

Media Image

This answer explains the health benefits of eating apples

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Answer explanation

Media Image

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Success takes dedication

You have to work hard to get what you want

Almost 15,000 people experience homelessness in Oregon

Don't drop out of school

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

Answer explanation

Media Image

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

My favorite junk food is oreos

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

Answer explanation

Media Image

The statistic supports the claim by explaining one risk of eating junk food.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Dogs are great with small children

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

My dog is kind of annoying but I still love her

Answer explanation

Media Image

This answer shows how the evidence backs up or supports the claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Answer explanation

Media Image

This reasoning shows that vitamin C, which is found in apples, is important for people to get enough of.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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