Relevant Evidence for Claims

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What is relevant evidence?

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Relevant evidence is information or facts that directly support a claim or argument.

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Why should school start later in the day?

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Students will get more sleep which means they will be more alert and attentive during class.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or that something should be done.

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What is a counter-claim?

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The opposite side of an argument.

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Why should screen time be limited?

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Kids are spending too much time in front of a screen and missing out on physical activity and human interaction.

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What supports the claim that speed limits should be strictly enforced?

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Speed limits are put in place to protect us.

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What is an example of irrelevant evidence?

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Most teenagers make good choices, so they should be able to drive a car.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support and strengthen the claim being made.

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What does it mean to evaluate evidence?

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To assess the relevance and credibility of the information provided.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the information that supports that assertion.