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Decide which piece of evidence actually bears on a stated claim and which is true but off the point.
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A letter claims: "Our school's morning drop-off line is unsafe for students who walk." Which evidence is relevant to the claim as stated?
A resident argues: "The town should extend library hours on weeknights, because working adults cannot get there before closing." Which fact is true but does NOT bear on that claim as stated?
Ms. Hale writes: "Our cafeteria needs a second salad bar. The bar opened in 2019. Last Tuesday, 180 students waited an average of 11 minutes at the single bar. Our cook buys lettuce from a local farm." Which sentence is relevant evidence for her claim?
A speaker says: "We should station a crossing guard at Pine and Third, because cars turn through that corner too fast for students." Which fact is relevant to the claim as stated?
A student argues: "Seventh graders at Alder Middle need a later start time so they can sleep more." Which evidence bears on the claim about Alder's seventh graders as stated?
A report offers this evidence: "Since the recycling bins were added, the cafeteria has thrown out five trash bags a day instead of nine." Which claim does that evidence actually bear on?
A band member claims: "The band room needs sound panels, because noise from the gym interrupts our rehearsals." Which evidence is relevant to the claim as stated?
A flyer reads: "Add a second water fountain in the east hall. Lines at the only fountain averaged nine students at every passing period. The fountain dates from 2019. Its water is filtered." Which sentence is relevant evidence for the claim?
A science club claims: "The pond's algae blooms grow after fertilizer runs off the north field." Which measurement is relevant to the claim as stated?
An editorial claims: "The new bike lane on Main Street has made riding there safer." Which finding is relevant to the claim as stated?
A teacher argues: "Buying a class set of graphing calculators would cost less than renting the set for three years." Which evidence is relevant to the claim as stated?
A principal claims: "The after-school homework club helps students turn in more assignments." Which evidence is relevant to the claim as stated?
A letter claims: "Uncleared snow on the sidewalks keeps students from walking to school." Which evidence is relevant to the claim as stated?
A writer claims: "The Saturday farmers market draws visitors from outside our town," and already cites parking-lot license plates from four counties. Which sentence adds a second piece of evidence relevant to that claim?
A zoo report claims: "Visitors read the animal signs more often when the signs are shorter." Which evidence is relevant to the claim as stated?
A student argues: "Our class should visit the river center, because its program fits our water-cycle unit." Which evidence is relevant to the claim as stated?
A club member says: "We should hold our meetings on Fridays, because more members are free that day." Which fact is relevant to the claim as stated?
A writer claims: "The new gym floor has reduced ankle injuries." Her only support is this sentence: "Students say the new floor looks much better than the old one." Which statement about that support is accurate?
A garden club claims: "Our school garden lowers the cafeteria's vegetable costs." Which fact is true but does NOT bear on that claim as stated?
A town report notes: "After the streetlight at Oak and Fifth was installed, evening crashes at that corner fell from seven to one." Which claim does that evidence bear on?
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