Claim, Evidence, Reasoning for 3rd Graders

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What is the statement 'Too much time on electronic devices is not good for children.' an example of?

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A claim.

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Research shows that spending more than two hours per day using an electronic device can cause problems with kids' ability to focus. What is this an example of?

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Evidence

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If kids have a hard time focusing it can affect their progress in school.

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This is an example of reasoning.

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Eating too much sugar can cause problems with your body's ability to use blood sugar for energy.

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This is an example of evidence.

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If your body does not use blood sugar for energy it will store it as fat.

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This is an example of reasoning.

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Eating lower amounts of sugar is good for your health.

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This is an example of a claim.

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When an author provides reasoning in a text it is to...

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Help the reader understand how the evidence supports the claim.

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Why is it important to understand that claims are supported by evidence and reasons?

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All of these