Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information or data that supports a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning is the explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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Give an example of a claim.

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California is the best state in the USA.

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What type of statement is a claim?

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A claim is a statement you believe to be true.

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Identify this: 'According to the article, the coach said, "15 out of 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."'

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Evidence.

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Which piece of evidence best supports the claim: 'High school students should be required to wear uniforms'?

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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To present a point of view that can be debated and supported with evidence.

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Evidence is used to support claims.