Mini Argument #2 Evaluating Evidence Touching Spirit Bear RI: 6.8 Did the Mauling Change Cole for the Better?

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RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

Mini Argument #2 Evaluating Evidence Touching Spirit Bear RI: 6.8 Did the Mauling Change Cole for the Better?

Last updated almost 4 years ago

6 questions

RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

1. Claim: The mauling did not change Cole.

Evidence: At the Circle Justice Hearing, after the attack, Garvey, Cole’s parole officer, made the following statement in his defense, “But there has been a change in Cole; of that, I’m sure. Whatever we decide to do, I hope this change is allowed to continue (Mikaelsen, 2001, p. 150-151).”

The evidence is

Please explain your answer by writing a response telling me why the evidence was either strong, weak: Doesn't Support the Claim, weak: not a fact, or weak: not from a credible source

2. Claim: The mauling did not change Cole.

Evidence: At the Circle Justice Hearing, after the attack, the lawyer for the Driscal family made the following statement, “Two days on an island is hardly enough time to change someone. This Circle needs to know that Peter Driscal is not rehabilitating well, either physically or emotionally. He has slurred speech and diminished coordination. This is Cole’s fault. It’s not something Cole can fix, but he can face the consequences (Mikaelsen, 2001, p. 150).”

Please explain your answer by writing a response telling me why the evidence was either strong, weak: Doesn't Support the Claim, weak: not a fact, or weak: not from a credible source

3. Claim: The mauling did not change Cole.

Evidence: Cole is a bad person with a bad attitude, and nothing will change that, not even a near-death experience.