Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What does evidence do in relation to a claim?

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Evidence supports the claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement that can be argued, while evidence is the data or facts that support that claim.

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What is an example of evidence?

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Statistics, quotes, or data that support a claim.

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What is a reason in the context of claims and evidence?

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A reason explains why the claim is valid and is often supported by evidence.

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How can you identify a claim in a statement?

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A claim is often a statement that can be debated or argued.

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What is the role of reasoning in an argument?

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Reasoning connects the evidence to the claim, explaining how the evidence supports the claim.

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What type of statement is 'Air is matter'?

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It is a claim.

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What type of statement is 'According to the article, the coach said, "15 out of 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."'?

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It is evidence.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A thesis statement is a specific claim that outlines the main argument of a piece of writing.