Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Review

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What is a "claim" in an argument essay?

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A statement that includes the author's opinion about a topic.

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In a debate, what is considered as "evidence"?

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A statement that provides factual details to support a point.

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In a debate, what does "reasoning" in an argument essay refer to?

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A statement that explains how the evidence provided supports the claim.

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What statement about "evidence" would Aria likely use to support her argument?

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Evidence includes facts, details, or information that prove or support the claim.

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Grace, Mason, and Henry are having a lively discussion. They are trying to decide if a claim made by their teacher can be __________. What do you think?

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debated

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What type of reasoning do Olivia, Nora, and Jackson need to use for their arguments to make sense?

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Logical

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How is a claim different from a fact?

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Claims are personal beliefs; facts are always true.

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Should the evidence included in a project be reliable and relevant?

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True

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How do claims, evidence, and reasoning work together to build a strong argument?

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They support and reinforce each other to persuade the reader.

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What would be the most appropriate type of evidence to support the claim that self-driving cars can lower the number of traffic accidents and make roads safer?

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A statistic showing a decrease in accidents in areas where self-driving cars are being tested.