Claim, Evidence, Reason

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or false, often requiring evidence to support it.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence refers to the information or data that supports a claim, providing proof or justification.

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What is a reason?

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A reason is an explanation or justification for why a claim is made, often linking the claim to the evidence.

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Identify the type of statement: 'The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.'

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This statement is NOT a claim; it is a factual statement.

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Identify the type of statement: 'The Warriors are the best NBA team.'

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This statement is a claim.

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What distinguishes a claim from evidence?

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A claim is an assertion that requires support, while evidence is the support that validates the claim.

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Can a statement be both a claim and evidence?

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Yes, a statement can serve as a claim in one context and as evidence in another, depending on its use.

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What role do reasons play in argumentation?

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Reasons provide the rationale behind a claim, helping to explain why the claim is valid.

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How can you identify evidence in a statement?

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Evidence can often be identified by looking for data, statistics, expert opinions, or examples that support a claim.

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What is the relationship between claims, evidence, and reasons?

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Claims are supported by evidence, and reasons explain the connection between the claim and the evidence.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5