Claims and Evidence Flashcard

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What is evidence?

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Proof the author gives to support their claim.

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What is a claim?

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A point the author is trying to prove with evidence.

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What might be proof to support the claim 'Being a kid is the best'?

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Kids get to play and hang out with their friends way more than adults do.

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What might be proof to support the claim 'Dogs are good pets'?

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Dogs cheer you up when you come in from a hard day.

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What claim might the author be making using the evidence 'Traveling in a car is great'?

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You can see all of the sights as you drive by.

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What is the purpose of evidence in writing?

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To support and strengthen the author's claim.

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Can a claim be a fact?

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No, a claim is an opinion that needs evidence to support it.

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What is an example of a claim?

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Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

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What is an example of evidence for the claim 'Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor'?

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Many people choose chocolate ice cream over other flavors.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide reasons or evidence that make the claim believable.