Claim and Evidence Worksheet

A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying claims and supporting them with evidence from text.

Grade 7 ELA WritingNonfiction WritingClaim and Evidence

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TextMultiple ChoiceFill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerTrue / False

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.7.1

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ELAWritingNonfictionClaimEvidenceGrade 7

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Claim and Evidence: Supporting Your Ideas

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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to identify claims, locate evidence, and explain your reasoning. Remember, a strong claim is always supported by strong evidence!

The Importance of Sleep for Teenagers

Adolescence is a period of rapid growth and change, both physically and mentally. During this time, sleep plays a crucial role in a teenager's development and overall well-being. Studies have consistently shown that teenagers require between 8 and 10 hours of sleep per night to function optimally. However, many adolescents fall short of this recommendation due to busy schedules, academic pressures, and increased screen time. Lack of sufficient sleep can lead to a variety of negative consequences, including impaired cognitive function, mood swings, increased risk of accidents, and a weakened immune system. For instance, a study published in the journal 'Pediatrics' found that teenagers who consistently slept less than 7 hours a night performed significantly worse on memory and problem-solving tasks compared to their well-rested peers. Furthermore, chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to higher rates of anxiety and depression among young people. Prioritizing sleep is not a luxury, but a necessity for teenagers to thrive in school and in life.

1. Which of the following statements from the passage is the main claim?

Adolescence is a period of rapid growth.

Many adolescents fall short of sleep recommendations.

Prioritizing sleep is a necessity for teenagers.

Lack of sleep can lead to mood swings.

2. The passage states that teenagers need between and hours of sleep per night. This is an example of a specific piece of evidence.

3. Identify one piece of evidence from the passage that supports the claim that 'Lack of sufficient sleep can lead to a variety of negative consequences.'

4. The statement 'A study published in the journal 'Pediatrics' found that teenagers who consistently slept less than 7 hours a night performed significantly worse on memory and problem-solving tasks' is a strong piece of evidence because it comes from a credible source.

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5. Think about a time you tried to convince someone of something. What was your claim, and what evidence did you use to support it?