๐ Topic Summary
Evaluating supporting evidence means figuring out if a writer's claims or opinions are backed up by solid facts, examples, statistics, or expert opinions. Strong evidence makes an argument convincing, while weak or missing evidence makes it less believable. Good evidence is relevant (directly related to the claim), sufficient (enough to support the claim), and credible (from a trustworthy source).
๐ค Part A: Vocabulary
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Claim |
A. Information that supports a claim |
| 2. Evidence |
B. Believable and trustworthy |
| 3. Relevant |
C. The writer's main point or argument |
| 4. Credible |
D. Directly related to the topic |
| 5. Sufficient |
E. Enough to support the claim fully |
Answer Key: 1-C, 2-A, 3-D, 4-B, 5-E
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Read the paragraph and fill in the missing words from the word bank below.
Word Bank: evidence, claim, credible, relevant, sufficient
A writer makes a ______ about the importance of recycling. To support this ______, they provide ______ from the Environmental Protection Agency. This information is ______ because it directly relates to recycling, and if there's enough of it, it can be considered ______ to support the writer's point. Using a ______ source also strengthens the argument.
Answer Key: claim, claim, evidence, relevant, sufficient, credible
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you're writing an essay arguing that video games can be beneficial for kids. What are three pieces of evidence you could use to support your claim? Be specific and explain why each piece of evidence is strong.
