Support Claims With Reasons and Evidence - 6th Grade Writing
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Which source is usually most credible for a school argument: personal blog or encyclopedia entry?
Which source is usually most credible for a school argument: personal blog or encyclopedia entry?
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Encyclopedia entry. Encyclopedias are edited and fact-checked.
Encyclopedia entry. Encyclopedias are edited and fact-checked.
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What does it mean to use credible sources in an argument?
What does it mean to use credible sources in an argument?
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Use sources that are trustworthy, accurate, and expert or well-supported. Reliable sources strengthen your argument's validity.
Use sources that are trustworthy, accurate, and expert or well-supported. Reliable sources strengthen your argument's validity.
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What is the purpose of citing a source in an argumentative essay?
What is the purpose of citing a source in an argumentative essay?
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To show where evidence came from and increase credibility. Citations prove you used reliable sources.
To show where evidence came from and increase credibility. Citations prove you used reliable sources.
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Which option best describes relevant evidence?
Which option best describes relevant evidence?
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Evidence that directly supports the claim and the specific reason. Must connect logically to both reason and claim.
Evidence that directly supports the claim and the specific reason. Must connect logically to both reason and claim.
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Which option is the best way to introduce evidence: "This proves" or "According to the article"?
Which option is the best way to introduce evidence: "This proves" or "According to the article"?
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"According to the article.". Attributes evidence to its source objectively.
"According to the article.". Attributes evidence to its source objectively.
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Identify the most relevant evidence for the claim: "School lunches should be healthier."
Identify the most relevant evidence for the claim: "School lunches should be healthier."
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Nutrition facts or expert research about student health and diet. Health data directly relates to lunch quality.
Nutrition facts or expert research about student health and diet. Health data directly relates to lunch quality.
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What is a claim in an argumentative paragraph?
What is a claim in an argumentative paragraph?
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A position or opinion the writer argues is true. It's the main argument you want readers to accept.
A position or opinion the writer argues is true. It's the main argument you want readers to accept.
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What is a direct quotation, and when should you use it as evidence?
What is a direct quotation, and when should you use it as evidence?
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Exact words from a source; use when wording is important or authoritative. Preserves the source's precise language.
Exact words from a source; use when wording is important or authoritative. Preserves the source's precise language.
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Which option is the strongest evidence type for a factual claim: statistic or personal opinion?
Which option is the strongest evidence type for a factual claim: statistic or personal opinion?
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Statistic. Numbers provide objective, measurable proof.
Statistic. Numbers provide objective, measurable proof.
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What is paraphrasing, and how is it different from copying a sentence?
What is paraphrasing, and how is it different from copying a sentence?
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Restating in your own words; copying repeats the original wording. Shows comprehension while avoiding plagiarism.
Restating in your own words; copying repeats the original wording. Shows comprehension while avoiding plagiarism.
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What is a signal phrase used for when adding a quote?
What is a signal phrase used for when adding a quote?
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To introduce the source and connect the quote to your point. Links evidence to your argument and credits source.
To introduce the source and connect the quote to your point. Links evidence to your argument and credits source.
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Find and correct the mismatch: Reason: "Exercise improves mood." Evidence: "The park has new swings."
Find and correct the mismatch: Reason: "Exercise improves mood." Evidence: "The park has new swings."
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Replace with evidence about exercise and mood (study, data, or expert quote). Park equipment doesn't support mood benefits claim.
Replace with evidence about exercise and mood (study, data, or expert quote). Park equipment doesn't support mood benefits claim.
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Identify the problem: "Experts say homework helps" with no author, title, or source named.
Identify the problem: "Experts say homework helps" with no author, title, or source named.
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The evidence is not credible because the source is not identified. Missing source info makes evidence unreliable.
The evidence is not credible because the source is not identified. Missing source info makes evidence unreliable.
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Which evidence best supports the claim "Recycling reduces landfill waste"?
Which evidence best supports the claim "Recycling reduces landfill waste"?
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A credible report with data showing less trash sent to landfills. Data directly addresses the claim about landfills.
A credible report with data showing less trash sent to landfills. Data directly addresses the claim about landfills.
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Identify the best revision: Claim: "School starts later." Reason: "Students sleep more." Add evidence.
Identify the best revision: Claim: "School starts later." Reason: "Students sleep more." Add evidence.
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Add a credible statistic or expert quote about teen sleep and start times. Needs specific proof from reliable sources.
Add a credible statistic or expert quote about teen sleep and start times. Needs specific proof from reliable sources.
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Which transition best signals a reason-and-result relationship?
Which transition best signals a reason-and-result relationship?
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Therefore. Shows cause-and-effect or logical conclusion.
Therefore. Shows cause-and-effect or logical conclusion.
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Which transition best signals that evidence is being added?
Which transition best signals that evidence is being added?
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For example. Introduces supporting details or proof.
For example. Introduces supporting details or proof.
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Identify the best way to introduce a piece of evidence from a source.
Identify the best way to introduce a piece of evidence from a source.
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Use a signal phrase naming the source or author before the evidence. Establishes credibility before presenting evidence.
Use a signal phrase naming the source or author before the evidence. Establishes credibility before presenting evidence.
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What is a summary in evidence-based writing?
What is a summary in evidence-based writing?
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A brief statement of a text’s main ideas, not specific details. Captures overall meaning, not specific points.
A brief statement of a text’s main ideas, not specific details. Captures overall meaning, not specific points.
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What is a paraphrase in evidence-based writing?
What is a paraphrase in evidence-based writing?
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Restating a source’s ideas in your own words without changing meaning. Keeps the original meaning but uses new wording.
Restating a source’s ideas in your own words without changing meaning. Keeps the original meaning but uses new wording.
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What is a quotation in evidence-based writing?
What is a quotation in evidence-based writing?
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Exact words from a source, copied with quotation marks. Direct copying requires quotation marks and citation.
Exact words from a source, copied with quotation marks. Direct copying requires quotation marks and citation.
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Which question best checks whether evidence is relevant to a reason?
Which question best checks whether evidence is relevant to a reason?
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Does this evidence directly prove or support this reason. Tests if evidence actually connects to the reason.
Does this evidence directly prove or support this reason. Tests if evidence actually connects to the reason.
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What does it mean to demonstrate understanding of a text when using evidence?
What does it mean to demonstrate understanding of a text when using evidence?
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Use evidence accurately and explain how it supports the claim. Show you grasp the source's meaning and context.
Use evidence accurately and explain how it supports the claim. Show you grasp the source's meaning and context.
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Which option is the strongest type of evidence for an argument essay?
Which option is the strongest type of evidence for an argument essay?
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Evidence from credible sources such as experts, data, or primary texts. Expert sources and data are most convincing.
Evidence from credible sources such as experts, data, or primary texts. Expert sources and data are most convincing.
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Which choice best defines credible source?
Which choice best defines credible source?
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A trustworthy source written by experts and supported by evidence. Reliable sources have expertise and proof.
A trustworthy source written by experts and supported by evidence. Reliable sources have expertise and proof.
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