Claim, Evidence, Reason

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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 an opinion or belief that can be supported with evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support a claim. It helps to prove that the claim is valid.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is a reason?

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A reason explains why a claim is made. It provides the rationale behind the claim.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Give an example of a claim.

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"School uniforms improve student behavior."

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Give an example of evidence supporting a claim.

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"Studies show that schools with uniforms have fewer disciplinary issues."

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence and reasons that back up the statement.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

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What is the purpose of a reason in an argument?

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The purpose of a reason is to explain why the claim is believed to be true.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

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Identify a claim from this statement: 'Cats are better pets than dogs.'

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The claim is 'Cats are better pets than dogs.'

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Which of the following is NOT a claim: 'The sky is blue.' or 'Pizza is the best food.'?

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'The sky is blue.' is NOT a claim; it is a fact.

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What type of statement is 'I believe that summer is the best season'?

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This is a claim because it expresses a personal belief.