Relevant vs Irrelevant Evidence

Evidence that DOES connect to the claim is (a)   evidence.

• Relevant

• Irrelevant

Evidence that DOES NOT connect to the claim is _______________ evidence.

• Relevant

• Irrelevant

Title: Teen siblings collect thank you cards from the community to tell health care workers they're heroes.

Based on the title and the photo, which sentence is the most irrelevant?

• In just two months, they collected more than 250 thank you cards.

• Every day on every news channel, teenage siblings Prabhleen and Mantej Lamba watched the sacrifices of medical workers around the world.

• If you want to make a beautiful birthday card, you need many different colored markers.

• The teens also created an e-card option. It lets people go online. They fill out a Google form instead of hand writing the card.

What makes evidence relevant? (Select two)

• It directly connects to your claim.

• It should go against your claim.

• It proves or explains your point/main idea.

• It is off topic.

reasons that do not directly relate to or support the claim

• evidence

• overgeneralizations

• irrelevant evidence

• vague language

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'irrelevant evidence' because it does not directly relate to or support the claim.

evidence that is to the point, applicable and pertinent

• sound reasoning

• relevant evidence

• claim

• expert testimony

What is irrelevant evidence?

• Evidence that connects to big ideas and is on point. 

• Evidence that is helpful.

• Evidence that is not related to the subject at hand.

In the text "Money for Food, Not Mars", what irrelevant evidence is given?

• Money can be used to solve our country's economic and social problems.

• The enormous numbers seem absurd.

• Our country is in debt and countless people are hungry and homeless.

• People need to speak out on this urgent issue so that we can make cuts that matter and put money where it is needed most.

Which of the following pieces of evidence is most relevant to support the claim that "art education is essential in schools"?

• "Art classes are fun and enjoyable."

• "Art education fosters creativity and critical thinking skills."

• "Many students like art."

• "Art supplies can be expensive."

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1

Which of the following statements best supports the central idea of a text about climate change?

• "Climate change is a natural phenomenon that has occurred throughout Earth's history."

• "Recent studies show that human activities have significantly accelerated the rate of climate change."

• "Many species have adapted to changing climates over millions of years."

• "The Earth's climate has always been subject to fluctuations."

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.9-10.1