Claim Evidence Reason

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What is a claim?

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A statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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What is evidence?

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Information or data that supports a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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Give an example of a claim.

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Dogs make good pets.

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What is the role of evidence in an argument?

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To provide support for the claim being made.

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What is a characteristic of matter?

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Matter has weight.

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How can you identify a claim in a statement?

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Look for the main assertion or conclusion being made.

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What is the relationship between claim, evidence, and reasoning?

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The claim is supported by evidence, and reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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What type of evidence supports the claim that dogs make good pets?

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Scientific studies showing that petting dogs releases oxytocin, which reduces anxiety.

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What is an example of reasoning that supports a claim?

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Oxytocin reduces anxiety, so having dogs as pets makes people less stressed.