Let’s break this down step by step.
We’re looking at a cartoon where a girl is asking her mom if she can have a dog. She gives two reasons (claims) to support her argument that she should get a dog.
The chart already lists the two claims:
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Claim 1: Having a dog will make her more responsible.
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Claim 2: A dog will be a good friend and companion to her.
Our job is to fill in the “Reason or Evidence” for each claim — using what the girl said in the cartoon for Claim 1, and making up a sensible reason for Claim 2.
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Step 1: Find evidence for Claim 1 from the cartoon
In the third panel of the cartoon, the girl says:
> “My friend became more responsible when he got a dog.”
That’s direct evidence she’s giving to support Claim 1. So we write that under Claim 1.
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Step 2: Make up a sensible reason for Claim 2
Claim 2 is: “A dog will be a good friend and companion to her.”
She didn’t say anything about friendship in the cartoon, so we need to think of a logical reason why a dog would be a good friend or companion.
Examples could be:
- Dogs are loyal and always happy to see you.
- You can talk to them and they listen.
- They keep you company when you’re lonely.
- They play with you and make you feel better.
Any of these would work. Let’s pick one that’s simple and makes sense.
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Now let’s put it all together.
Final Answer:
Claim 1 Reason or Evidence:
My friend became more responsible when he got a dog.
Claim 2 Reason or Evidence:
Dogs are loyal and always want to spend time with you, so they make great friends.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of evaluating an argument worksheet.
