1. Maps of Asia
O.C.E.R.

2. Part I Directions
With your group write down two important observations for each map.
Christianity covers the smallest amount of territory in Asia.

9. Making a Claim: What is the safest state in the U.S.?
Map 1
Map 2

10. Part II Directions
Now make one claim using observations from at least three of the maps.
Argumentative statement that can be support by evidence.
Write down the three pieces of evidence that support your claim.
Facts, stats or quotes
Explain in one sentence how your evidence supports your claim (reasoning).

11. Reasoning Stems
Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim. It DOES NOT restate the evidence.
This evidence highlights…
… shows that…
These examples demonstrate…
… reveals… because
This evidence validates the point that… because…