Claims and Evidence

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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 used as the main argument in an opinion.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support a claim or opinion.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What does it mean to support an opinion?

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To support an opinion means to provide evidence or reasons that back up the claim being made.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes or disagrees with the main claim.

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Why is it important to evaluate evidence?

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Evaluating evidence is important to determine its credibility and relevance in supporting a claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

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What is the difference between subjective and objective evidence?

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Subjective evidence is based on personal opinions or feelings, while objective evidence is based on factual information that can be verified.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What role does context play in evaluating claims?

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Context helps to understand the circumstances surrounding a claim, which can affect its validity and relevance.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on absolute certainty or proof.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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How can personal experiences serve as evidence?

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Personal experiences can serve as evidence by providing real-life examples that support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1