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? 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. 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)Claim 2)Reasons 3)Evidence (*) * Today’s focus

Types of Evidence 1) Statistical Evidence (charts, graphs, surveys)

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 TURN 1)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 evidence Blue = eye-witness testimony Green = 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.