Delineate Speaker's Argument and Claims - 6th Grade Reading

Identify the claim in this statement: "School should start later to help students."

School should start later. This is the main assertion being made.
Which signal phrase most often introduces a claim: "in conclusion" or "according to"?

In conclusion. This phrase signals a summary statement or final assertion.
Which option best describes an opinion claim: fact, belief, or statistic?

Belief. Opinions express personal beliefs, not proven facts.
Which option is evidence, not a claim: "The cafeteria is bad" or " $65\%$ of students dislike the meals"?

$65\%$ of students dislike the meals. Statistics are verifiable evidence, not assertions.
What is a claim in a speaker's argument?

A specific statement the speaker asserts is true. It's a declarative statement that can be evaluated as true or false.
What is an unsupported claim?

A claim given without reasons or evidence. It lacks backing from facts, logic, or expert testimony.
Which option is a reason (not evidence): "It saves time" or "A 2023 report found 15% faster"?

"It saves time.". Reasons explain why; evidence provides specific data.
What is the difference between a reason and evidence in an argument?

Reason explains why; evidence proves with facts or examples. Reasons are logical; evidence is factual proof.
Which signal phrase most often introduces evidence: "for example" or "I believe"?

For example. "For example" introduces specific instances as proof.
What is a speaker's argument in a speech or presentation?

The main position the speaker wants the audience to accept. It's the central thesis or conclusion they want listeners to adopt.
What does it mean to delineate a speaker's argument?

To clearly outline the argument, claims, reasons, and evidence. Delineating means identifying and separating each component.
What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

Claim states; evidence proves or supports the claim. Claims assert; evidence verifies through facts or data.
Identify the unsupported part: "This app improves grades," when the speaker gives only personal feelings.

The claim "This app improves grades" is unsupported. Personal feelings aren't factual evidence.
Which statement is an opinion, not evidence: "It seems dangerous" or "In $2025$ , $12$ accidents were reported"?

It seems dangerous. Personal feelings aren't verifiable like accident data.
Which sentence is the claim: "Libraries matter. They provide free resources for everyone."?

Libraries matter. The first sentence makes the main assertion.
What is a speaker's central argument in a speech?

The main position the speaker is trying to prove. It's the overall thesis or conclusion the speaker wants listeners to accept.
Which sentence is the evidence: "I think it helps. In 2023, 2,000 people used the program."?

In 2023, 2,000 people used the program. Usage statistics provide concrete factual support.
Which option is a counterclaim to "Homework should be limited": "Homework builds practice" or "Homework is always useless"?

Homework builds practice. Opposes limiting homework by stating its benefits.
What is a claim in a speech?

A statement the speaker asserts is true. A specific point the speaker wants the audience to believe.
Which option best defines relevant evidence?

Evidence that directly supports the specific claim being made. Must connect logically to the claim it supports.
Which statement is an unsupported claim: "Recycling helps" or "Recycling saves energy by reducing new production"?

Recycling helps. No supporting reasons or evidence provided.
Which statement is an unsupported claim: "It is the best" or "Tests show it improves scores"?

"It is the best.". No proof given; the second cites test results as evidence.
What is evidence in a speech?

Specific proof such as facts, data, examples, or expert quotes. Concrete support that can be verified or observed.
Identify whether this is supported or unsupported: "Recycling saves money," with no proof given.

Unsupported claim. No reasons or evidence are provided to support it.
Identify the role of "because" in an argument: "X is true because Y."

It signals a reason supporting a claim. "Because" introduces causal relationships or justifications.
Identify the evidence type in: "Dr. Lee, a pediatrician, recommends 9 hours of sleep."

Expert opinion (authority). Citing a medical professional provides authoritative support.
Identify the evidence in this statement: "According to a survey, 70% prefer later start times."

"According to a survey, 70% prefer later start times.". Survey data provides factual support for an argument.
Identify whether this is supported or unsupported: "Recycling saves money," followed by city cost data.

Supported claim. Cost data provides factual evidence for the claim.
Identify the claim in this statement: "School should start later to improve learning."

School should start later to improve learning. This is the assertion being made about school start times.
Identify the main argument from this line: "We should ban junk food ads aimed at kids."

Junk food ads aimed at kids should be banned. The speaker's central position on advertising policy.
What is the difference between an argument and a claim?

Argument is the overall position; claims are the supporting points. Argument is the thesis; claims are individual assertions.
Identify the reason in this sentence: "Later start times reduce student sleepiness in class."

Later start times reduce student sleepiness in class. Explains why the claim about start times matters.
Identify the reason in this statement: "School should start later because teens need more sleep."

Teens need more sleep. The "because" clause provides the logical support.
Which choice best defines "delineate" a speaker's argument?

To clearly identify and outline its parts. Delineate means to describe precisely or mark boundaries.
Which option best defines sufficient evidence?

Enough evidence to make the claim convincing and well supported. Quality and quantity create strong support.
What is evidence in a spoken argument?

Facts, data, examples, or sources that support a claim. Evidence provides concrete proof to back up claims.
Which option is relevant evidence for "The library needs more computers": " $10$ students waited today" or "Books are important"?

$10$ students waited today. Shows actual demand, directly supporting the claim.
Identify the speaker's main argument from this: "We must ban plastic bags to protect wildlife."

Plastic bags should be banned to protect wildlife. The speaker advocates for a ban with environmental reasoning.
Which option is a reason (not evidence): "A survey shows 60% agree" or "It improves learning"?

It improves learning. Reasons explain why; surveys provide factual data.
Which option best supports a claim with evidence: "Everyone knows it" or "A study found it helps"?

"A study found it helps.". Studies provide verifiable data; "everyone knows" is vague.
Which sentence is a reason (not evidence): "It is unfair" or " $3$ buses arrived late this week"?

It is unfair. Explains why something matters; numbers are evidence.
Identify the evidence in this statement: "A study found teens need about 8–10 hours of sleep."

A study found teens need about 8–10 hours of sleep. Research data provides factual support for claims.
Which sentence is evidence rather than opinion: "It seems unfair" or "The rule began in 2019"?

"The rule began in 2019.". Dates are verifiable facts; "unfair" is subjective opinion.
Which question best checks support for a claim: "Is it interesting?" or "What proof supports it?"

"What proof supports it?". This question directly asks for evidence or reasoning.
Which option is the strongest type of evidence: rumor, anecdote, or verified statistic?

Verified statistic. Statistics provide measurable, factual support.
Which option is evidence (not a reason): "It is better," "Experts report it," or "It seems fair"?

Experts report it. Expert reports are factual, not just logical reasoning.
What is the speaker's purpose when giving an argument?

To persuade the audience to accept a position or take action. Arguments aim to change minds or behaviors.
What is an argument in a speech (as analyzed in CCSS.SL.6.3)?

A speaker's main position supported by reasons and evidence. The central thesis that drives all supporting points.
Identify the claim in this sentence: "School should start later to help students learn."

School should start later. This is the assertion being made about school start times.
What is a reason in a spoken argument?

A statement that explains why a claim should be believed. Reasons provide logical support for why claims are valid.
Identify the evidence in this sentence: "A study found teens learn better with more sleep."

A study found teens learn better with more sleep. Research data provides concrete support for the claim.
What is a claim in an argument you hear in a speech?

A specific statement the speaker says is true. Claims are assertions that need support to be convincing.
Identify the reason in this statement: "We should recycle because it reduces landfill waste."

It reduces landfill waste. The phrase after "because" explains why we should recycle.

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