Claims & Evidence in Reading

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What is the writer's position on an issue or problem called?

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Claim

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What type of statement are claims?

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Debatable

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What is an example of a claim?

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The legal driving age should be raised to 18.

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What is the evidence that supports a claim about beauty pageants harming children?

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Hours of preparation and competition could harm a child's health. Many contestants grow up to have low self-esteem and eating disorders.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A statement that opposes the main claim.

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What is an example of a counterclaim regarding police body cameras?

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Body cameras cost too much for many police departments to afford.

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What is evidence in the context of claims?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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Why are claims considered debatable?

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Because different people can have different opinions about them.

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What is the purpose of a counterargument?

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To present an opposing viewpoint to a claim.

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What is a reason in the context of claims?

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A justification or explanation that supports a claim.