Reasons Evidence

What is a reason?

• The big idea in an argument

• Something that is in MLA format

• Something that supports the claim and is backed up by evidence

• The opening statement in an essay

Answer explanation

A reason is an explanation of why your argument is "right." Think of a claim then add "because" to show your reasons. Example: School lunches should be free because students are required to be at school.

What is evidence?

• A topic sentence in a paragraph

• Something that supports a reason

• Facts that can be verified and explained

• A small animal that lives in the forest

Answer explanation

Evidence usually comes from trusted sources. It can be verified and is factual. Think of our T.R.U.S.T acronym when finding evidence.

A piece of _______ comes from a credible source

• Counterclaim

• evidence

• Reasons

• Claim

What is this an example of? "First of all, students will get more work done."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Statements of logic that support a claim or belief are the...

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason(s)

• Formal Style

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

Proof that comes from sources and research and supports your reason(s) is...

• Claim

• Reason(s)

• Evidence

• None of the above

Which is a reason or evidence to support the author's point that Michael Jordan is the most important basketball player?

• He is well known.

• Michael Jordan is 58.

• He won six championships,

  never losing when his team reached the final round.

• He is the best player.

We should figure out how to do it immediately.

Which is NOT a reason or evidence for the school having a radio station?

• Music could improve the mood of the students

• Important

  announcements or messages could be shared

• It would be a

  great learning experience.

• Students like music.

Johnson Public School should start a "homework hour" after school. That way, students can have the time and space to do schoolwork after the final bell. The early start time this year means that school is also getting out earlier than in years past. We're finding that many parents are not able to pick up their children at the earlier hour. "Homework hour" would help solve this problem. It would give students a place to wait for rides while also being productive. Also, studies by the school district have found that students are 50% more likely to complete all their homework if they do it immediately after school. This would help them do so. For these reasons alone, homework hour seems like a great idea that we need to put into place at once. What is the author's point?

• Some parents can not pick up their children.

• The author’s school should have a “homework hour” after school.

• The author's school is a great school.

• Homework is important.