Supporting Claims

What is the purpose or function of REASONING in an argument?

• It provides your position and what you intend to prove in your argument.

• It provides facts, statistics, quotes, or examples that prove your argument is correct.

• It provides a restatement of your claim in different words.

• It provides an explanation and a link for each piece of evidence you use in an argument.

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Claim: A father stealing food to feed his hungry baby is a good person.
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Evidence: The father hid two loaves of bread underneath his jacket when he left the grocery store.
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Which of the following is a GOOD example of REASONING?

• The father is a good person and a bad person because he wants to help his family, but he still shouldn't be stealing because it's illegal.

• It is a father's responsibility to take care of and protect his children. The man is a good person because the baby would starve and die otherwise. 

• He must be a good person because he hid two loaves of bread underneath his jacket when he left the grocery store.

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Claim: Schools should not have a later start time for the students.
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Evidence: According to a study done by the University of Minnesota, students have 1.1 hours less a day to do homework when school starts later.
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Which of the following is a GOOD example of REASONING?

• Less time during the day to do homework means that students will have to stay up later to finish it. Schools shouldn't start later because homework will get pushed back and cause kids to lose sleep anyway.

• Schools shouldn't have a later start time because students have less time during the day to get their homework done, 1.1 hours less to be exact.

• Later start times are a bad idea because parents will have trouble getting their kids to school in the mornings. Parents have jobs that start early, even if schools start late.

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Which of the following is an example of REASONING?

• Deborah is a good parent.

• Deborah is a bad parent.

• She lets her daughter stay out all night.

• Deborah is being irresponsible by not keeping track of her daughter. She is a bad parent because she's not making sure her daughter is safe. 

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Read the passage about insects and diets. Review the claim. Which sentence would be best suited to add to the passage to support the claim that eating insects is beneficial?

• Insects are often contaminated with pesticides.

• Cricket flour pancakes are high in protein, delicious, and gluten-free.

• Many people feel disgusted at the thought of eating insects.

• Insects are difficult to farm and harvest.

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What would be a good piece of evidence to support this claim (check all that apply)? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.

• Reading is just as important as math.

• According to DoSomething.org, 85% of juveniles in the court system are unable to read.

• Reading helps to develop the mind and imagination and the creative side of a student.

• You'll never get a job if you can't read well.

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Which detail best supports the claim: Teenagers should not be allowed to drive.

• Teenagers in five states can apply for a learner’s permit when they turn fourteen.

• Drivers between the ages of sixteen and nineteen are three times more likely to get in a serious car crash.

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Which answer offers a reason of support for the statement below?

Avengers: End Game is the best movie.

• I saw it on my birthday

• It's really entertaining because of all the action

• The Dark Night is better

• Black Panther is also really good

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Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea. To give an argument to support a position.

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Support

• Hook

A pet dog is a huge responsibility. Which evidence best supports this claim?

• "Make sure you put shoes away because puppies like to chew them," Dr. Brinson, vetericarian.

• Always keep your dog on a leash in public.

• The cost of food is roughly $6.00 a week.

• Dogs require several hours of your time and attention every week, between feeding, exercising, and taking them out to the bathroom.

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