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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What is evidence?

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Information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

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What type of statement is 'The sky is blue'?

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Claim statement.

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What type of statement is 'The grass is wet because it rained'?

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Reasoning statement.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support or disprove a claim.

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What does a reasoning statement do?

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It connects the claim to the evidence.

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Is 'I think dogs are the best pets' a claim or evidence?

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Claim statement.

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Is 'The sun rises in the east' a claim or evidence?

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Claim statement.

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What is an example of evidence?

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Data or facts that support a claim.