Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A statement or assertion that something is true.

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Why is evidence important?

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Evidence supports a claim and makes it more believable.

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What is evidence?

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Proof the author gives to support their claim.

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What should evidence include?

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Facts or information that helps us figure out whether a belief or claim is true.

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True or False: An author's claim is more believable if they have evidence to support it.

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True

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Match the claim: 'Not all junk food is bad.' What is supporting evidence?

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Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet overall.

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What claim might the author be making with this evidence: 'When lava flows, it destroys homes and can hurt people and animals.'

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Volcanoes are dangerous.

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven to be true or false.

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What is an opinion?

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A personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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How can you tell if evidence is strong?

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If it is based on reliable sources and factual information.