Making Claims

What evidence might the author be making using this claim? "Chicago is the best city in the world."

• Chicago is a great city for sports fans because we have the Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, and more.

• Chicago gets really cold an I hate to be cold.

• Chicago is muddy in the spring.

• Chicago has terrible traffic all the time.

What claim might the author be making using this evidence? "When lava flows, it destroys homes and can hurt people and animals."

• Volcanoes are dangerous.

• Earthquakes shake the ground.

• There are volcanoes in Hawaii.

• Hurricanes are the worst natural disaster.

Write a sentence with evidence for the following claim:

"School uniforms should not be required at our middle school."

(Start your sentence with: I agree or I disagree that students should not wear uniforms because...)

Write a claim for the following evidence:

"Research shows that children who do have a set of chores have higher self-esteem, are more responsible, and are better able to deal with frustration, all of which contribute to greater success in school."

What claim might the author be making using this evidence? "Ice cream can cool you off on a hot summer day."

• Dessert is the best part of a meal.

• Ice cream is the best dessert of the summer.

• I got ice cream from the ice cream truck.

• Chocolate is the best flavor.

Match the following claim with it's evidence.

• My research shows that Tiktok can help you find recipes, crafts, jokes, and answer questions.

• Tiktok is the best media platform for teens to learn information online.

• College degree holders now make 62% more money than adults without a college degree.

• Whataburger's patty melt is the best burger on their menu.

• According to a study asking 100,000 Texans, the patty melt was voted the best burger.

• Kids should be 15 yrs old before being allowed to carry a cell phone.

• Child Institute states kids are impulsive at a young age and post things that they may regret later.

• It is important to get a college degree in your lifetime.

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

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

What claim might the author be making using this evidence? "Chicago is the best city in the world."

• Chicago is a great city for sports fans because we have the Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, and more.

• Chicago gets really cold an I hate to be cold.

• Chicago is muddy in the spring.

• Chicago has terrible traffic all the time.

What claim might the author be making using this evidence? "When lava flows, it destroys homes and can hurt people and animals."

• Volcanoes are dangerous.

• Earthquakes shake the ground.

• There are volcanoes in Hawaii.

• Lava is melted rock.