Claim Reasons Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A statement that shows a side of an argument.

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What is a reason?

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An explanation that supports a claim.

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What is evidence?

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A piece of information that comes from a credible source to support a claim.

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What is a counterclaim?

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Another side of your argument that must be refuted to strengthen your argument.

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What does it mean to refute a counterclaim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that disproves the counterclaim.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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To present a viewpoint or stance on an issue.

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How does evidence strengthen a claim?

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By providing credible support that validates the claim.

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What is the relationship between claims and reasons?

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Reasons explain why a claim is valid or true.

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Can a claim be supported by multiple pieces of evidence?

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Yes, a claim can be supported by various pieces of evidence.

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What is an example of a reason?

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"Students will get more work done because they have a structured environment."