You have probably heard the saying that a dog is a man’s best friend. But have you ever stopped to consider why? There are many health benefits from owning a pet for both children and adults alike. For instance, pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. This might be because owning a pet tends to make people feel good. Dogs provide loyal companionship, which can help combat loneliness and depression in older adults. Also, owning a pet can motivate a person to get outside and exercise and even socialize more with other pet owners. In three to five sentences, state the claim the speaker presents in the argument. Explain if the speaker provides relevant evidence to support the claim and sufficient evidence in the argument. (4 points) Short Answer Rubric (4 points) Points Awarded Criteria 4 The answer is very clear. The answer is fully supported by details. There may be a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning. 3 The answer is mostly clear. The answer is supported by mostly relevant details. There are a few errors in grammar, usage, or mechanics. Errors do not interfere with meaning. 2 The answer is somewhat clear. Details are weak or not related. There are some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning. 1 The answer is not clear. There are few or no supporting details. There are many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics. Errors interfere with meaning. 0 The question is not answered. Skip to navigation page 1 of 1
The speaker presents the claim that owning a pet can provide health benefits for both children and adults, such as reducing doctor visits for older adults. The speaker provides evidence to support this claim by stating that pet owners over age 65 make 30 percent fewer trips to their doctors than those without pets. Additionally, the speaker mentions that owning a pet can combat loneliness and depression in older adults, motivate people to exercise more, and socialize with other pet owners. Overall, the speaker provides relevant evidence to support the claim and offers sufficient evidence in the argument.
