Types of evidence

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English

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9th Grade

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Easy

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CCSS

RI.8.1, RL.11-12.6, RI.8.8

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Jean Maguire

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Types of evidence

Let's review the 4 types we've learned this unit.

Open Ended

How many of the 4 types of evidence do you remember? List them:

Type response here

4 Types of Evidence

Facts
Statistics
Expert Testimony
Anecdote (personal story)

Facts

These are things that are true, not someone's opinion.

An example of a fact is Sacramento is the capital of California.

Facts are a logos appeal (logical)

Multiple Choice

Is this a fact?

Stephen Curry is a pro basketball player.

Yes, this is a fact.

No, this is an opinion.

Multiple Choice

Is this a fact?

Stephen Curry is the best player in the NBA.

Yes, this is a fact.

No, this is an opinion.

Statistics

Numbers and research

Example: 35% of PHS students play sports

Statistics is a logos appeal (logical)

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of a statistic?

Today is February 1, 2021

25% of 16-years old voted in the last election.

He is 16-years old.

Expert Testimony

Information from someone who knows a lot about a subject

Example: a doctor giving medical advice; a lawyer giving legal advice

Expert Testimony is an ethos appeal (credibility)

Multiple Choice

Which would be expert testimony?

My mom doesn't think teenage brains are fully developed.

The neurosurgeon (brain doctor) explained that teenage brains aren't fully developed.

Ms. Maguire argued that teenage brains aren't fully developed.

Anecdote (personal story)

Don't get confused by the word - you use anecdotes all the time!

Anecdotes are a pathos appeal (emotional)

Multiple Choice

Which of these is an example of an anecdote?

25% of teenagers voted.

Research from Stanford University suggests that 16-year olds' brains are not fully developed.

I am a teenager who has been active in my community and would vote if given the chance.

One kind of evidence is not "best"

A strong argument could use all 4 types

Types of evidence

Let's review the 4 types we've learned this unit.

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