Evidence Smarts
Why do you read the question before choosing evidence?
To know what idea the evidence must prove.
Which sentence best supports the idea that wealth affects how countries recover from earthquakes?
1. “Wealthier countries fare better than poorer ones when faced with difficulties, even when it involves nature.”
Where does evidence come from?
The text.
What makes evidence strong?
It directly proves the idea in the question.
Which evidence best explains why poorer nations are affected more after earthquakes?
2. “Poorer nations are always hit the hardest when it comes to the aftermath.”
What is the purpose of evidence?
To support or prove an answer.
Why can a sentence be true but still be wrong evidence?
Because it does not match what the question is asking.
Which sentence best supports the idea that earthquakes cause long-term damage beyond the initial shaking?
3. “Each year, millions of people are affected by these shakes, and each year millions of dollars are spent cleaning up the mess they cause.”
Should evidence match the question or the topic?
The question.
Which evidence best explains why some countries recover faster than others after natural disasters?
6. “Some countries will always be better at recovering.”
Which detail best shows that preparing for earthquakes can reduce damage and save lives?
4.“Wealthy countries now experience less deaths from natural disasters than poor ones.”
Is evidence a fact, opinion, or feeling?
A fact.
Which sentence best supports the idea that technology helps reduce the danger caused by earthquakes?
7. “The user will get a notification if there is an earthquake or tsunami coming, and the alert system is triggered a few seconds before the disaster strikes.”
Which sentence best supports the idea that agriculture is heavily impacted by earthquakes in poorer nations?
“Farmers, who rely on their crops to live, are often left with nothing after an earthquake.”
Which evidence best supports the claim that earthquakes are a global problem, not limited to one area?
8. “All around the world earthquakes strike and create instant damage.”