Your teacher asks you to write a paper that supports a claim with evidence. In three to five sentences, describe one claim you would like to make and discuss different forms of evidence you can collect to support your claim. Where would you look for this evidence?

write it short

One claim I would like to make is that regular exercise improves mental health. To support this claim, I can collect evidence such as scientific studies that show the correlation between exercise and improved mood and reduced stress levels. I can also gather personal testimonies from individuals who have experienced the mental health benefits of regular exercise. I would look for this evidence in academic journals, research databases, and by interviewing individuals who have implemented exercise into their daily routine.

write it about animals

One claim I would like to make is that adopting animals from shelters improves their overall well-being. To support this claim, I can collect evidence such as statistics on the living conditions and adoption rates of shelter animals compared to those from breeders. I can also gather testimonials from individuals who have adopted shelter animals and witnessed improvements in their behavior and health. I would look for this evidence in animal welfare organizations' reports, shelter websites, and by interviewing animal adopters and shelter staff.

write it as a 7th grader

I think adopting animals from shelters is better than buying them from breeders because it helps give homes to animals in need. I can find evidence by looking at websites of local animal shelters and reading about the stories of animals who were adopted. I can also talk to people who have adopted animals from shelters to hear about their experiences and how their new pets have improved since being adopted. Adopting animals from shelters seems like a good idea to help animals in need find loving homes.