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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Which of the following is NOT a claim? 1. California is the best state in the USA. 2. Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance. 3. The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4. 4. Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.

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What is evidence?

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Information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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Identify the evidence in the following statement: "Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter."

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We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

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What is reasoning?

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A justification that connects the claim to the evidence.

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Which type of statement is this? "Since the TV turned on after I put fresh batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been drained."

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Reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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To present a statement that can be supported or challenged.

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How does evidence support a claim?

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Evidence provides the information needed to prove or disprove the claim.

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

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Claims are supported by evidence, and reasoning connects the two.

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Give an example of a claim.

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"Exercise improves mental health."