Claim-Reason-Evidence Practice
Claim #1
School should start 
one hour later.
Reason #1
School should start one
hour later because 
students already don't get 
enough sleep.
Evidence #1
According to the website Nationwide 
Children's, some reasons that could be
"Homework, sports, after-school activities, 
and socializing lead to late bedtimes."
Evidence #2
The website Nationwide Children's
states that "The average amount 
of sleep that teenagers get is between
7 and 7 1/4 hours."
Reason #2
School should start
one hour later because 
student performances 
in school decreases if 
they don't get enough sleep.
Evidence #1
As noted on the website WebMD, 
"Lack of sleep impairs a person's 
ability to focus and learn efficiently."
Evidence #2
Also noted on WebMD, "Sleep is
necessary to consolidate a memory 
so that it can be recalled in the future."
Claim #2
Kids should not be
required to wear 
school uniforms.
Reason #1
Kids should not be
required to wear school
uniforms because uniforms
do not allow students to 
express themselves.
Evidence #1
On the website liveabout.com, 
it notes that "The most common 
argument against school uniforms is 
that they limit person expression."
Evidence #2
Also noted on liveabout.com, 
"Many students who are against 
school uniforms argue that they 
lose their self-identity."
Reason #2
Kids should not be required 
to wear school uniforms because 
uniforms cost more money than 
what some families can afford.
Evidence #1
The website liveabout.com notes 
that uniforms can be difficult for
families because "It can be costly
to buy school uniforms."
Evidence #2
Liveabout.com also notes 
that families may have to pay 
for more than one type of uniform: 
"Schools may require a variety of 
uniforms for students."
Claim #3
Kids should be allowed 
to have cell phones when 
they turn 12.
Reason #1
Kids should be allowed to 
have cell phones when they 
turn 12 because they can 
interacted with their friends 
more.
Evidence #1
Evidence #2
Reason #2
Kids should be allowed to 
have cell phone phones when 
they turn 12 because they 
should stay in contact with their 
parents.
Evidence #2
Evidence #1
