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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What does evidence refer to?

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Evidence refers to examples, data, facts, and information that support a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning explains why the evidence supports the claim.

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

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The claim is 'Air is matter.'

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Identify the evidence in the sentence: '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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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence that backs up the statement.

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What is the purpose of reasoning in a claim-evidence-reasoning structure?

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The purpose of reasoning is to explain how the evidence relates to and supports the claim.

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Can a claim be a fact?

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No, a claim is a debatable statement, while a fact is something that is true and can be proven.

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What is an example of a claim?

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An example of a claim is 'More school districts should start school later in the morning.'

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What is the relationship between evidence and claims?

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Evidence provides support for claims, helping to prove or validate them.