Claim, Evidence, & Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is the main argument or position that someone is trying to prove.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is the information or data that supports a claim. It can include facts, statistics, quotes, or examples.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim. It connects the evidence to the claim and shows how they relate.

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Identify the C in C-E-R.

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C stands for Claim.

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Identify the E in C-E-R.

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E stands for Evidence.

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Identify the R in C-E-R.

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R stands for Reasoning.

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Example of a claim: 'Cats are better than dogs.' What is this?

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This is a claim.

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Example of evidence: 'Studies show that cats require less maintenance than dogs.' What is this?

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This is evidence.

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Example of reasoning: 'This shows that cats are easier to care for, making them a better pet choice.' What is this?

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This is reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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The purpose of a claim is to present the main point or argument that the writer or speaker wants to prove.