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7.38 Claims, Reasons, Evidence and Fallacies Worksheet

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This Grade 7 English worksheet provides structured practice on 7.38 Claims, Reasons, Evidence and Fallacies. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Claims, Reasons, Evidence and Fallacies - Trace claims, match reasons and evidence, and identify common fallacies (ad hominem, false cause, straw man) in arguments. (CCSS RI.7.8; TX TEKS §110.23(b)(8)(E); (12)(H); FL ELA.7.R.2.4; VA 7.RI.1(C); NY 7R8; GA ELAGSE7RI8)

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English

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

A student says, “We should stop using group projects because group projects are unfair.” When asked why, she says, “Some students don’t do their share, and grades still get shared.”

Which answer best labels her second sentence in the argument?

AThe claim itself.

BEvidence from a specific recorded study.

CA personal attack on teachers.

DA reason that supports the claim.

Solution & Explanation:The first sentence is the claim. The second sentence explains why group projects can be unfair, so it is a reason. It is not evidence unless it includes specific data or examples.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

A newspaper claims that a new after-school chess club improved math scores. It points out that the chess club started in September and math scores rose by December. The paper does not mention other changes, such as a new math teacher or extra tutoring that began in October.

Which option best identifies the likely reasoning error?

AAd hominem: it insults chess players.

BStraw man: it exaggerates the value of math.

CFalse cause: it assumes the chess club caused the score increase based mainly on timing.

DNo fallacy: timing alone proves cause.

Solution & Explanation:The claim connects two events by sequence without ruling out other explanations, which is a false-cause error.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

In a discussion about whether to require cameras on buses, someone says: “Only a bad driver would disagree with cameras, so disagreement proves you’re unsafe.”

Which flaw best describes this statement?

AIt proves cameras cause accidents.

BIt attacks people who disagree instead of addressing whether cameras improve safety.

CIt accurately summarizes all counterarguments.

DIt gives careful evidence from crash reports.

Solution & Explanation:The statement labels opponents as “bad” and “unsafe” rather than using reasons and evidence about cameras. That is an ad hominem-style attack.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 7 English students. It aligns with educational standard RI.7.8 (Trace and evaluate arguments and specific claims, assessing whether reasoning and evidence are sound and relevant.).