Claims, Reasoning, & Evidence - Oh My!

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Claim

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A statement you believe to be true.

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Evidence

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All scientific data that supports your claim

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Reasoning

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An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim

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According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

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Evidence

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Peanut butter is a terrific snack.

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Claim

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Which statement is relevant evidence? Options: My family has a computer at home., My son loves Star Wars., In a recent study, 78% of students like community service., I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL

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In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.

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What are good examples of Evidence to help support your claim?

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Research and survey results, Statistics, Expert opinions

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What is strong evidence? Options: Facts, Opinions, Counterclaims, Numbers

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Facts

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Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
Options: When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200., A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence.", At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down., School uniforms can be ordered online.

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

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Most students participate in extracurricular activities and do not have time for community service.

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Reasoning statement