Claim/Evidence

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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 by evidence.

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What is evidence?

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

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What is persuasive writing?

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Persuasive writing is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion or point of view.

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What is the purpose of a claim in writing?

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The purpose of a claim in writing is to present an argument or opinion that the writer wants to support with evidence.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasons that make the claim believable or valid.

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What is NOT a claim?

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A statement of fact, such as 'Christmas is on December 25th,' is NOT a claim because it can be proven true.

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What is an example of evidence?

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An example of evidence is a statistic, like '2 out of 3 high school students fail to get enough sleep,' which supports a claim.

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How can you tell if a statement is a claim?

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A statement is a claim if it expresses an opinion or belief that can be debated or supported with evidence.

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What is reasoning in writing?

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Reasoning is the explanation of how the evidence supports the claim. It connects the claim and evidence.

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Why is it important to use evidence in writing?

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Using evidence in writing is important because it makes the argument stronger and more convincing.