DO NOW – 2/22/16 What is an argument you could make about the picture below?
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DO NOW – 2/22/16• What is an argument you could make about the
picture below?
Topic / Objective & Essential Question
• Topic / Objective: • 1) To analyze how evidence can support a
claim in an argument.• Essential Question: • 1) How can I use evidence to support a claim?
Announcements
• 1) Bring your Literature Circle books on Friday.
• 2) Complete the MRS (Multiple Role Sheet) by Friday.
• 3) Continue your independent reading.
Components of an Argument
1) Claim2) Reasons3) Evidence (*)
* Today’s focus
Types of Evidence
1) Statistical Evidence (charts, graphs, surveys)
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Types of Evidence
2) Textual Evidence – quotations from a text
“A recent study has shown that the desert ant measures distance by counting steps” (185).
Types of Evidence
3) Personal Experience – aka “eye-witness testimony”
Example: In my daily life, there are many examples of “instinctual” mental processes such as breathing, chewing, and blinking.
Today’s Practice
I give you a claim . . .
You choose the evidence to support it.
Example
Claim: Most GILPP students are against school uniforms.
Q: What type of evidence would you use to support this claim?
Most GILPP students are against school uniforms.
Evidence #1: A survey shows that 75% of GILPP students are against school uniforms.
Evidence #2: You quote several students who give their opinions.
Most GILPP students are against school uniforms.
Evidence #3: You write the following in your report: “I personally have never worn a uniform because it goes against my belief in freedom of expression.”
New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?
• Different evidence has different uses.• Each type of evidence has a
purpose (and implies strengths and weaknesses).
New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?
• Statistical evidence – used for when numbers can prove something true.
• Topics in science and math work best with this kind of evidence.
New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?
• Textual evidence – used for when a statement (factual or otherwise) lends support for a claim.
• Typically, ELA and social studies topics work best here.
New Material – How does evidence connect to a claim?
• Personal Experience (Eye Witness Testimony – used for when a perspective on a topic is important.
• All subjects/disciplines can be supported with this evidence.
Example – Argument about gun violence in the U.S.
Claim – We need stricter laws that ban the sale of hand guns.
Evidence #1 – number of deaths attributed to hand guns (what type of evidence is this?)
Statistical
Example – Argument about gun violence in the U.S.
Claim – We need stricter laws that ban the sale of hand guns.
Evidence #2 – families of victims who speak out against gun violence
Eye-witness testimony
Example – Argument about gun violence in the U.S.
Claim – We need stricter laws that ban the sale of hand guns.
Evidence #3 – language from existing laws in Europe on banning hand guns
- Textual Evidence
YOUR TURN1) On the papers around the room are arguments and claims.
2) Take a sticky and write down what type of evidence you would use to support the claim. Place the sticky on the argument.
3) Each sticky is color-coded: Pink = statistical evidenceBlue = eye-witness testimonyGreen = textual evidence
YOUR TURN
4) After two rotations, on the scrap paper, write down the claim and the evidence YOU WOULD USE to support the argument.