Claim/Evidence/Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is the main argument or position that someone is trying to prove.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is the information or data that supports a claim. It can include facts, statistics, or examples that help to validate the claim.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning is the explanation that connects the evidence to the claim. It shows how the evidence supports the claim.

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Identify the claim in the statement: 'Summer is the best season.'

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The claim is 'Summer is the best season.'

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Which statement is an example of relevant evidence?

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In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.

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Identify the type of statement: 'My doctor told me to eat less sugar as it can cause health issues later in life.'

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This is an evidence statement.

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Identify the claim in the statement: 'Students should not be required to do community service.'

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The claim is 'Students should not be required to do community service.'

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What type of statement is 'The government SHOULD decide what students eat for lunch'?

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This is a claim statement.

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Which piece of evidence best supports the claim about government lunch decisions?

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School lunches, on average, have only about 550 calories; however, lunches brought from home have about 850 calories.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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The purpose of a claim is to present the main point or argument that the writer or speaker wants to prove.