Claim Testing: Evidence
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT1200 / LESSON 3.2ACTIVITYCLAIM TESTING: EVIDENCEUnless otherwise noted, this work is licensed under CC BY 4.0. Credit: “Claim Testing: Evidence”, OER Project, https://www.oerproject.com/1PurposeAny time you write a claim you should be prepared to provide evidence. Evaluate what evidence-backed claim writing looks like in one of this course’s articles.Process1.As you read “A Sublime Empire: Ottoman Rule on Land and Sea,” look for evidencethat supports this claim: “The Ottoman Empire owed its success to an innovative political structure.” Underlinethe evidence as you read, and then write your evidence below.
WORLD HISTORY PROJECT 1200 / LESSON 3.2ACTIVITYCLAIM TESTING: EVIDENCE22.Strong arguments include counterclaims, evidence that refutes (challenges) the evidence for the main claim. Why? By showing that they understand and can respond to the other side of an argument, an author is able to make their own claim even stronger. Lookback at “A Sublime Empire: Ottoman Rule on Land and Sea.” What evidence does the author provide that refutes the claim on page 1?3.Now, write your own claim about which piece of evidence is strongest in supporting the claim on page 1. Support your claim with evidence.