Claim Evidence Reasoning

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What is a claim?

Back

A statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Scientific data that supports the claim.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What does reasoning mean?

Back

An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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True or False: Details from an image can be textual evidence.

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True.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

Back

To present a statement or conclusion that can be supported by evidence.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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It supports the claim and provides justification.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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What is the relationship between claim, evidence, and reasoning?

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Claim states the argument, evidence supports it, and reasoning connects the two.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is an example of a claim?

Back

The Warriors are the best NBA team.

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What is an example of evidence?

Back

Statistics showing the Warriors' win-loss record.

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What is an example of reasoning?

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The Warriors have the highest win percentage, which shows they are the best team.