Claim, Evidence, Reason

Front

What is a 'CLAIM'?

Back

A complete sentence that gives an answer to a question.

Front

What is 'EVIDENCE'?

Back

A specific example from a story to defend an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is 'REASON'?

Back

A statement that explains how your evidence relates to your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Which sentence demonstrates a 'CLAIM'?

Back

A sentence that states a position or answer to a question.

Front

Which sentence demonstrates 'EVIDENCE'?

Back

A sentence that provides a specific example supporting a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Which sentence demonstrates 'REASON'?

Back

A sentence that explains why the evidence supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

How do 'CLAIM', 'EVIDENCE', and 'REASON' work together?

Back

They form a logical argument where the claim is supported by evidence and explained by reason.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the purpose of a 'CLAIM' in an argument?

Back

To present the main point or position that is being argued.

Front

Why is 'EVIDENCE' important in an argument?

Back

It provides support and credibility to the claim being made.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What role does 'REASON' play in an argument?

Back

It connects the evidence to the claim, explaining how the evidence supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1