Claim Evidence Reason Practice

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What is a claim statement?

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A claim statement is an assertion or statement that something is true or false, often used as the main argument in a discussion.

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What is an evidence statement?

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An evidence statement provides support or proof for a claim, often based on observations, data, or facts.

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What is a reasoning statement?

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A reasoning statement explains why the evidence supports the claim, connecting the two logically.

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Identify the claim in the statement: 'Air is matter.'

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The claim is 'Air is matter.'

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Identify the evidence in the statement: 'We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.'

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

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Which of the following is NOT a claim? 'The school year began on Aug 18 and will end on June 4.'

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This statement is NOT a claim; it is a factual statement.

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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 a point of view or assertion that can be supported or challenged.

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How do you differentiate between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the data or facts that support that assertion.

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Provide an example of a reasoning statement.

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An example of a reasoning statement is: 'This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.'

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What role does evidence play in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to validate the claim, making it more credible.