Claim-Reason-Evidence Practice
Claim #1
School should start
one hour later.
Reason #1
School should start one
hour later because
students already don't get
enough sleep.
Evidence #1
According to the website Nationwide
Children's, some reasons that could be
"Homework, sports, after-school activities,
and socializing lead to late bedtimes."
Evidence #2
The website Nationwide Children's
states that "The average amount
of sleep that teenagers get is between
7 and 7 1/4 hours."
Reason #2
School should start
one hour later because
student performances
in school decreases if
they don't get enough sleep.
Evidence #1
As noted on the website WebMD,
"Lack of sleep impairs a person's
ability to focus and learn efficiently."
Evidence #2
Also noted on WebMD, "Sleep is
necessary to consolidate a memory
so that it can be recalled in the future."
Claim #2
Kids should not be
required to wear
school uniforms.
Reason #1
Kids should not be
required to wear school
uniforms because uniforms
do not allow students to
express themselves.
Evidence #1
On the website liveabout.com,
it notes that "The most common
argument against school uniforms is
that they limit person expression."
Evidence #2
Also noted on liveabout.com,
"Many students who are against
school uniforms argue that they
lose their self-identity."
Reason #2
Kids should not be required
to wear school uniforms because
uniforms cost more money than
what some families can afford.
Evidence #1
The website liveabout.com notes
that uniforms can be difficult for
families because "It can be costly
to buy school uniforms."
Evidence #2
Liveabout.com also notes
that families may have to pay
for more than one type of uniform:
"Schools may require a variety of
uniforms for students."
Claim #3
Kids should be allowed
to have cell phones when
they turn 12.
Reason #1
Kids should be allowed to
have cell phones when they
turn 12 because they can
interacted with their friends
more.
Evidence #1
Evidence #2
Reason #2
Kids should be allowed to
have cell phone phones when
they turn 12 because they
should stay in contact with their
parents.
Evidence #2
Evidence #1