Description
What It Is:
This is an educational worksheet focused on the concept of 'Claim vs. Evidence.' It provides definitions of both terms and then presents three claims. Students are instructed to find and write down three pieces of evidence to support each claim. The claims provided are: 'Education helps people to live better lives,' 'Your genes determine what kinds of diseases you might get,' and 'People who exercise are healthier than people who don't.' The worksheet includes numbered lines for students to write their evidence.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 6-9. The concepts of claim and evidence are typically introduced in middle school to help students develop critical thinking and argumentation skills. The claims provided are complex enough to require research and reasoning, making it appropriate for these grade levels.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students understand the difference between a claim and evidence. It promotes critical thinking by requiring students to find supporting evidence for given claims. It also improves research skills as students may need to find facts, data, or examples to support their claims. It enhances argumentation skills by teaching students how to build a case for a particular viewpoint.
How to Use It:
Begin by reviewing the definitions of 'claim' and 'evidence' with students. Then, instruct students to read each claim carefully. For each claim, students should research and find three pieces of evidence that support it. They should write each piece of evidence on the numbered lines provided. Encourage students to use a variety of sources to find their evidence.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for middle school students (grades 6-9) who are learning about argumentation, critical thinking, and research skills. It can be used in English Language Arts, social studies, or science classes to help students develop these essential skills. It is also suitable for students who need extra practice in identifying and using evidence to support claims.
This is an educational worksheet focused on the concept of 'Claim vs. Evidence.' It provides definitions of both terms and then presents three claims. Students are instructed to find and write down three pieces of evidence to support each claim. The claims provided are: 'Education helps people to live better lives,' 'Your genes determine what kinds of diseases you might get,' and 'People who exercise are healthier than people who don't.' The worksheet includes numbered lines for students to write their evidence.
Grade Level Suitability:
This worksheet is suitable for grades 6-9. The concepts of claim and evidence are typically introduced in middle school to help students develop critical thinking and argumentation skills. The claims provided are complex enough to require research and reasoning, making it appropriate for these grade levels.
Why Use It:
This worksheet helps students understand the difference between a claim and evidence. It promotes critical thinking by requiring students to find supporting evidence for given claims. It also improves research skills as students may need to find facts, data, or examples to support their claims. It enhances argumentation skills by teaching students how to build a case for a particular viewpoint.
How to Use It:
Begin by reviewing the definitions of 'claim' and 'evidence' with students. Then, instruct students to read each claim carefully. For each claim, students should research and find three pieces of evidence that support it. They should write each piece of evidence on the numbered lines provided. Encourage students to use a variety of sources to find their evidence.
Target Users:
This worksheet is designed for middle school students (grades 6-9) who are learning about argumentation, critical thinking, and research skills. It can be used in English Language Arts, social studies, or science classes to help students develop these essential skills. It is also suitable for students who need extra practice in identifying and using evidence to support claims.