Claim, Evidence, & Reason

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What is a claim in the context of C-E-R?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or valid, which can be supported by evidence.

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What does E represent in C-E-R?

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E stands for Evidence, which refers to the data or information that supports the claim.

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What does R represent in C-E-R?

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R stands for Reason, which explains why the claim is valid or how the evidence supports the claim.

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Is the statement 'Dogs can protect you from home intruders' a claim, reason, or evidence?

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Claim

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What is an example of evidence?

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Evidence can be statistics, facts, or examples that support a claim, such as 'Studies show that dogs deter burglars.'

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What is the purpose of using C-E-R in writing?

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C-E-R helps organize thoughts and arguments clearly by separating claims, evidence, and reasoning.

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How can you identify a reason in a statement?

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A reason often explains the justification for a claim and connects the evidence to the claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the support that backs up that assertion.

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Provide an example of a claim.

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'The new school lunch program improves student health.'

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What is a reason in the context of C-E-R?

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A reason explains why the claim is true and connects the evidence to the claim.