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Claims and Evidence in Reading

Claims and Evidence in Reading

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English

11th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim in reading?

Back

A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or factual, which the author aims to prove or support in the text.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence in the context of reading?

Back

Evidence refers to the information, facts, or data presented in a text to support a claim or argument.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the characteristics of strong evidence?

Back

Strong evidence is relevant, credible, sufficient, and logically supports the claim it is intended to back.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you evaluate the credibility of evidence?

Back

Credibility can be evaluated by considering the source of the evidence, the author's qualifications, and the reliability of the information.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to analyze evidence?

Back

Analyzing evidence involves examining its relevance, credibility, and effectiveness in supporting the claims made in the text.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

Back

A claim is a statement that can be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment that may not require evidence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do supporting details play in a text?

Back

Supporting details provide additional information, examples, or explanations that reinforce the main claim or argument of the text.

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