1. Delineating Claims and Evaluating Evidence in Product “Fact” Sheets Norms: *Raise your hand *Put away electronics *Actively participate

2. Today’s Lesson: Standard: RI 9-10.8 – Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning. Content Objective: ◦ We will DELINEATE and EVALUATE the CLAIMS in a product Fact Sheet. ◦ We will determine if CLAIMS on a product Fact Sheet have sufficient EVIDENCE. Language Objective: ◦ I will delineate the difference between a claim and a fact using a sentence frame on the Ticket out the Door.

3. Academic Vocabulary (see chart) DELINEATE: delinear ◦ To describe precisely; to clearly show ◦ A manufacturer must delineate the product instructions on the package to ensure it is used properly. CLAIM: una reclamación ◦ An opinion; a statement saying that something is true when some people may say it is not true; a statement open to challenge. ◦ Many people make the claim that they have been abducted by aliens, but fail to provide enough evidence to support their claim. EVIDENCE: evidencia ◦ Facts or information indicating whether a belief or claim is true or valid. ◦ We were told to support our opinions with plenty of strong and reliable evidence. EVALUATE : evaluar ◦ To judge or assess the quality or value of something. ◦ We must carefully evaluate the statements in product advertisements for outrageous claims.

4. 1 Response Frame: Slide #___ is _______ because________ and _________. (vocab word) 2 3 4

5. Let’s DELINEATE the difference: FACT CLAIM FACT CLAIM FACT CLAIM Statement #___ is a __________ because ______________________.

6. Claim or Fact: Why does it matter?

7. Let’s go shopping!

8. How about a new TV?

9. Or a pair of shoes? How do I go from this…

10. To this?

11. You Read the product Fact Sheet! (but be on the lookout for CLAIMS and EVIDENCE, too)

13. Fact Sheet Graphic Organizer (Looking for CLAIMS and EVIDENCE) Purina Pro Plan Dog food for giant breed dogs. Ingredients include chicken, brewer’s rice, and whole grain wheat, protein, EPA, glucosamine, prebiotics. Outstanding nutrition for those who want the absolute best for their dog or cat. helps support joint health and mobility. helps promote muscle conditioning. helps maintain an ideal weight and body condition helps promote digestive health. Nestle Purina PetCare Company 314-982-2261

14. TICKET OUT THE DOOR Elbow Partner A: Get out on piece of paper. Tear in half (carefully) Give ½ to Elbow Partner B Title your paper “Ticket out the Door” Write this sentence frame and fill in the blanks or create your own sentence. The difference between a _________ and a __________ is that one is______________ while the other __________________.

15. Today’s Language Objective I will delineate one claim with evidence on a product fact sheet using nouns and verbs with the support of a sentence frame. Are you able to complete this objective yet?

16. Let’s Evaluate some Claims and check for Evidence: Content Objective: We will determine if CLAIMS on a product Fact Sheet have sufficient EVIDENCE. 1. “Trusted by professionals.” 2. The “first three ingredients” are “chicken, brewer’s rice, and whole grain wheat.” 3. “Natural prebiotic fiber, sourced from wheat bran, helps promote digestive health.” 4. “Nutrition that Performs.” Sentence Frame: (see chart) Statement #___ is a ________(claim/fact) because the evidence is__________________. 1 claim not found on the fact sheet

17. Meet Oreo Meet Oreo I’m researching the BEST dog food to feed my adorable Oreo. Help me DELINEATE and record the important information from the “Natural Balance Synergy Dog Formula” Fact Sheet using a graphic organizer.

18. Natural Balance Pet foods, Inc. 12924 Pierce Street Pacoima, CA 91331 USA 1 (800) 829-4493 www.naturalbalanceinc.com Let’s delineate the information on the “Natural Balance Synergy Dog Formula” Fact Sheet Work with your elbow partner and begin filling in information. Be prepared to share. You may add to your chart as others share their ideas. Dick Van Patten’s Natural Balance Synergy Dog Formula Synergy Formula is an Ultra Premium complete and balanced formula for all breeds of dogs, from puppies to adults. The formula provides prebiotics and backyard benefits, is excellent for skin and coat, and provides high quality protein. It is “the food for a lifetime.” Prebiotics promote healthy digestion and strong immune system. Unique blend of complex fiber sources, including psyllium seed husks, oat fiber and beet pulp, for lower stool volume and less backyard clean up. High quality protein: fresh chicken, lamb meal and salmon meal. Balanced omega fatty acids, salmon oil and flaxseed produce a vibrant skin and coat. Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc. 12924 Pierce Street Pacoima, CA 91331 USA 1 (800) 829-4493 www.naturalbalanceinc.comwww.naturalbalanceinc.com

19. Can you DELINEATE a product’s CLAIMS and EVIDENCE ? Find one claim on the Fact Sheet that has no evidence to back it up. ◦ Say: “One CLAIM on the Fact Sheet states _________________, but there is no EVIDENCE to support it. Find one claim on the Fact Sheet that has evidence to back it up. ◦ Say: “One CLAIM on the Fact Sheet states that _________________, and the EVIDENCE to support the CLAIM says _________________.

20. “Ticket out the Door” Language Objective: I will delineate one claim with evidence on a product fact sheet using nouns and verbs with the support of a sentence frame. Sentence Frame: One claim on the __________ Fact Sheet states____________ _______________. The evidence to support this claim is _______________ _____________________.