Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A statement you believe to be true.

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What is an example of a claim?

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More school districts should wake up to the benefits of starting school later in the morning.

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Claims can be supported with evidence.

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What does reasoning explain in the context of claims?

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Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim.

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What is a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence?

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A claim.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support the claim.

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How does one determine if a claim is valid?

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By evaluating the evidence that supports it.

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What is the role of reasoning in an argument?

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To connect the evidence to the claim.

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What type of statement is 'Air is matter'?

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A claim.

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What happens to the weight of a ball when more air is pumped into it?

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The weight increases, demonstrating that air has weight.