Claims and Evidence

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Claim

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To say something that is true

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What do you picture for evidence?

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Facts or information that helps us figure out whether a belief or claim is true

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When you are skeptic about something you...

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you doubt a certain idea

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"All people love pizza" is an example of sharing evidence.

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False

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An author's claim is more believable if they have evidence to support the claim.

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True

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Wild animals should be protected. Match this claim with some evidence:

Some studies have shown that certain types of games can help kids learn problem-solving skills.

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It’s been proven that diversity in wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.

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It’s been proven that diversity in wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.

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We should be allowed to choose what we want to learn in school. Match this claim with some evidence.

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We will be more interested and involved at school if we get to make our own choices.

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Not all junk food is bad. Match this claim with some evidence.

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Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet overall.

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Video games help kids learn.

Match this claim with evidence.

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The president, and the president’s decisions, affect everyone− including kids.

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Some studies have shown that certain types of games can help kids learn problem-solving skills.

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Some studies have shown that certain types of games can help kids learn problem-solving skills.

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Kids who are 12 and over should be allowed to vote for the president. Match this claim with some evidence.

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The president, and the president’s decisions, affect everyone− including kids.