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Topic / Objective & Essential Question

• Topic / Objective: • 1) To analyze how evidence can support a

claim in an argument.• Essential Question: • 1) How can I use evidence to support a claim?

Announcements

• 1) Bring your Literature Circle books on Friday.

• 2) Complete the MRS (Multiple Role Sheet) by Friday.

• 3) Continue your independent reading.

Components of an Argument

1) Claim2) Reasons3) Evidence (*)

* Today’s focus

Types of Evidence

1) Statistical Evidence (charts, graphs, surveys)

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Types of Evidence

2) Textual Evidence – quotations from a text

“A recent study has shown that the desert ant measures distance by counting steps” (185).

Types of Evidence

3) Personal Experience – aka “eye-witness testimony”

Example: In my daily life, there are many examples of “instinctual” mental processes such as breathing, chewing, and blinking.

Today’s Practice

I give you a claim . . .

You choose the evidence to support it.

Example

Claim: Most GILPP students are against school uniforms.

Q: What type of evidence would you use to support this claim?

Most GILPP students are against school uniforms.

Evidence #1: A survey shows that 75% of GILPP students are against school uniforms.

Evidence #2: You quote several students who give their opinions.

Most GILPP students are against school uniforms.

Evidence #3: You write the following in your report: “I personally have never worn a uniform because it goes against my belief in freedom of expression.”

New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?

• Different evidence has different uses.• Each type of evidence has a

purpose (and implies strengths and weaknesses).

New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?

• Statistical evidence – used for when numbers can prove something true.

• Topics in science and math work best with this kind of evidence.

New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?

• Textual evidence – used for when a statement (factual or otherwise) lends support for a claim.

• Typically, ELA and social studies topics work best here.

New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?

• Personal Experience (Eye Witness Testimony – used for when a perspective on a topic is important.

• All subjects/disciplines can be supported with this evidence.

Example – Argument about gun violence in the U.S.

Claim – We need stricter laws that ban the sale of hand guns.

Evidence #1 – number of deaths attributed to hand guns (what type of evidence is this?)

Statistical

Example – Argument about gun violence in the U.S.

Claim – We need stricter laws that ban the sale of hand guns.

Evidence #2 – families of victims who speak out against gun violence

Eye-witness testimony

Example – Argument about gun violence in the U.S.

Claim – We need stricter laws that ban the sale of hand guns.

Evidence #3 – language from existing laws in Europe on banning hand guns

- Textual Evidence

YOUR TURN1) On the papers around the room are arguments and claims.

2) Take a sticky and write down what type of evidence you would use to support the claim. Place the sticky on the argument.

3) Each sticky is color-coded: Pink = statistical evidenceBlue = eye-witness testimonyGreen = textual evidence

YOUR TURN

4) After two rotations, on the scrap paper, write down the claim and the evidence YOU WOULD USE to support the argument.