📝 Part 1: Types of Supporting Evidence

I can identify different types of supporting evidence for my arguments.

a) "Our school library has over 2,000 books available for students."

b) "85% of Grade 6 students said they would prefer longer lunch breaks."

c) "Last winter, my friend Sarah slipped on ice in the playground and hurt her knee."

🎯 Part 2: Building Strong Arguments

I can write supporting arguments with evidence for my thesis statement.

Students at our school should have _________________________________ because:

Supporting Argument #1:

One reason is ________________________________________________

Evidence (fact, statistic, or example):

For example, ________________________________________________

Supporting Argument #2:

Another reason is ____________________________________________

Evidence (fact, statistic, or example):

Statistics show ______________________________________________

Supporting Argument #3:

Finally, ____________________________________________________

Evidence (fact, statistic, or example):

It is a fact that ____________________________________________

✨ Part 3: Reflection and Next Steps

I can evaluate whether my supporting evidence is relevant and convincing.

My supporting arguments clearly relate to my thesis:

1 (needs work) ——— 2 (getting there) ——— 3 (good) ——— 4 (excellent)

I included facts, statistics, or examples with each argument:

1 (needs work) ——— 2 (getting there) ——— 3 (good) ——— 4 (excellent)