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Strong versus weak evidence
Students practise choosing which evidence is relevant and sufficient to support claims using short scenarios with follow-up questions. They decide between competing evidence and identify when evidence is relevant but not enough. Level: 8th grade.
By Edform · English language arts · Grade 8 · Published Oct 28, 2026 · New
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Questions
- A student claims the school should add shade near the playground because students are uncomfortable during hot afternoons. Which evidence best supports the claim?
- A student claims the school library should stay open later so more students can study there. Which additional evidence would most strengthen the claim?
- A claim states that the new school garden attracts pollinators. Which evidence best supports this claim?
- A student claims that longer lunch periods help students feel less rushed. Which evidence is relevant but not sufficient on its own?
- Put the steps for explaining how evidence supports a claim in a clear order.
- Match each evidence example to the best evaluation of its strength and relevance.
- Match each claim to the evidence that most directly supports it.
- Complete the sentence about evaluating evidence.
- Complete the sentence with a useful phrase for explaining evidence.
- Choose the best options to complete the sentence.
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