Claim Evidence Reasoning

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What is a claim?

Back

A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or challenged.

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What is evidence?

Back

Facts, data, or information that support a claim.

Front

What is reasoning?

Back

An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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Which of the following is NOT a claim? California is the best state in the USA., The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4, Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence and reasoning that backs up the assertion made in the claim.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

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What is the purpose of reasoning in a claim-evidence-reasoning structure?

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To explain how the evidence supports the claim.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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Can a claim be an opinion?

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Yes, a claim can be an opinion, but it must be supported by evidence.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is an example of a claim?

Back

The Warriors are the best NBA team.

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What is an example of evidence?

Back

Shamwow is highly absorptive, washable, has different uses, made in Germany, and has a 10 year warranty.

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What is the relationship between evidence and claims?

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Evidence is used to support or refute a claim.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-4