Which would be an example of a fact/statistic?

TikTok has been installed over 1.9 billion times worldwide.

Which piece of evidence is a personal story?

A 16 year old swimmer even suffered a concussion.

a belief on a two-sided issue supported by reasons and evidence.

Which is a correctly written claim (first sentence of your claim writing)?

Junk food should be banned at school.

Which is an example of expertise?

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 8-10 hours of sleep.

Which one of these is a good reason to support the claim that sports should be offered in school?

Participating in sports is good for your physical health.

Which of these is a good reason to support a claim?

Video games can actually increase your brain power.

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1
Which would be an example of a fact/statistic?
Editor of Parents magazine suggests TikTok isn't appropriate for young kids
TikTok has been installed over 1.9 billion times worldwide.
Experts admit TikTok encourages creativity.
A newly married couple from AZ reported meeting on TikTok.
2
Which piece of evidence is a personal story?
About 85 students had head injuries in one Boston public school.
Doctors urge all educators to be aware of the signs of concussions.
A 16 year old swimmer even suffered a concussion.
Psychologists believe concussions can lead to depression.
3
What is a claim?
a personal story that supports a belief
facts and statistics, personal stories, and expertise
a belief on a two-sided issue supported by reasons and evidence.
an opinion with facts
4
Which is a correctly written claim (first sentence of your claim writing)?
Junk food should be banned at school because it causes obesity.
Junk food should be banned at school.
Junk food is bad.
Nearly one quarter of people in the U.S. are obese.
5
Which is an example of expertise?
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends 8-10 hours of sleep.
Schools in Seattle changed their start times from 7:50 to 8:45 a.m.
42 states reported their schools start before 8:30 a.m.
Sleep is important for brain development.
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Which one is NOT a type of evidence to support reasons?
personal stories/examples
expertise
famous quotes
facts and statistics
7
Which one of these is a good reason to support the claim that sports should be offered in school?
A normal basketball practice burns about 400 calories.
Participating in sports is good for your physical health.
Pediatricians say that participating in sports encourages healthy habits.
A 15 year old freshman from Oregon shared that sports keeps him motivated.
8
Which of these is a good reason to support a claim?
75% of familes have at least one person who plays video games.
An example of a violent video game is Grand Theft Auto.
Video games should be banned in the U.S.
Video games can actually increase your brain power.

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