Identify two claims made by the author who supports the soda tax.

Claim 1: Sugar contributes to obesity. Claim 2: A soda tax will alter people's behavior, causing them to buy fewer sugary drinks.

The author against the soda tax argues that people have a right to make unhealthy decisions. What is one reason or piece of evidence that could be used to support this claim?

Adults are generally considered capable of making their own choices about what they consume, even if those choices are not considered healthy.

Presenting an argument to convince someone of a position with reasons and evidence.

I can identify more than one claim in a text, and provide more than one reason or piece of evidence that can be used to support the claims.

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An argument occurs when an author tries to convince you of their position using reasons, evidence, and examples.
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Arguments should be supported by data, facts, and observable reality, not just opinion or cherry-picked stories.
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When evaluating an argument, readers should consider the author's claims, supporting evidence, potential objections, and what the author is not saying.