Claim (Identifying Claims)
“What is the claim in the following sentence? ‘Schools should start later in the morning to allow students to get more sleep.’”
“Schools should start later in the morning.”
What is the reason in this statement? ‘Homework should be limited because it takes away from students' time to relax after school.’”
Because it takes away from students' time to relax after school.
What is the evidence in the following argument? ‘Students perform better when they have access to healthy lunches. A study showed that test scores improved by 15% after schools changed their lunch menus.’”
A study showed that test scores improved by 15% after schools changed their lunch menus.”
This argument is missing something: ‘Schools should provide free lunches to students.’ What would make this a stronger argument?
Free lunches help students focus in class because they are not hungry.’
What is the claim, reason, and evidence in this argument? ‘Cell phones should be banned in classrooms because they distract students. A study found that students’ grades dropped when phones were allowed in class.’”
“Identify the claim: ‘All students should have a choice in what they study during free periods to increase engagement in learning.’”
All students should have a choice in what they study during free periods.”
Identify the reason: ‘School uniforms should be required because they reduce bullying and help students focus on learning instead of clothing.’
Because they reduce bullying and help students focus on learning instead of clothing.
Identify the evidence in this statement: ‘Allowing students to use laptops in class improves learning. According to research, students who use laptops scored 10% higher on tests.’
According to research, students who use laptops scored 10% higher on tests.”
This argument is missing something: ‘Schools should provide free meals to students.’ What would make this a stronger argument?”
‘Free meals improve student health and focus in class.
What is the claim, reason, and evidence in this passage? ‘School uniforms should be mandatory because they reduce bullying. Research shows that schools with uniforms have fewer incidents of bullying.’”
Identify the claim: ‘All public parks should have free Wi-Fi to make it easier for students to study and access resources.’”
All public parks should have free Wi-Fi
What is the reason in this argument? ‘We should have more school field trips because they help students learn in new and exciting environments.
Because they help students learn in new and exciting environments.”
What is the evidence in this argument? ‘Sports programs improve academic performance. A study found that students who played sports had a 20% higher GPA than those who did not.’”
A study found that students who played sports had a 20% higher GPA than those who did not.”
This claim is unsupported: ‘All students should be required to learn coding.’ What reason could support this claim?”
Learning coding helps students develop problem-solving skills and prepares them for future jobs.”
What is the claim, reason, and evidence in this passage? ‘Students should participate in extracurricular activities because it helps them develop new skills. Research shows that students who participate in after-school activities are more likely to succeed in school.
“Identify the claim: ‘Students should be allowed to bring pets to school because it would improve their mental health and reduce stress.’
Students should be allowed to bring pets to school.”
Identify the reason in this argument: ‘Recycling programs should be mandatory because they help reduce waste and protect the environment.’”
Because they help reduce waste and protect the environment
What is the evidence in this argument: ‘Banning plastic bags has been effective. In cities where plastic bags were banned, waste in landfills decreased by 30%.’”
In cities where plastic bags were banned, waste in landfills decreased by 30%.”
This argument is missing evidence: ‘Students should have more free time during the school day because it improves their focus.’ What evidence could support this claim?”
Studies showing that students are more productive after breaks could support this claim.
What is the claim, reason, and evidence in this passage? ‘Students should have less homework because it causes stress. A study found that students with less homework had lower stress levels.’”
What is the claim in the following argument? ‘The government should provide free college education to all students to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to pursue higher education.’”
The government should provide free college education to all students.”
What is the reason in this argument? ‘Students should participate in after-school activities because it helps them develop new skills and make friends.’
Because it helps them develop new skills and make friends.”
What is the evidence in this argument: ‘Students should learn a second language early because research has shown that children under 10 learn languages faster than adults.’”
Research has shown that children under 10 learn languages faster than adults.
This claim is unsupported: ‘Students should have shorter school days.’ What evidence could support this claim?
-Examples of other countries with shorter school days and higher academic performance.
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Identify the claim, reason, and evidence in this passage: ‘Junk food should be removed from schools because it leads to obesity. Research shows that students who eat junk food regularly have higher rates of obesity.’”
Claim: “Junk food should be removed from schools.”