Author's Claim Flashcard

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information that supports a claim.

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Why is it important for children to eat the same meals as their family?

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It helps them develop better eating habits.

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What is the statement: 'As of 2016, Coca-Cola sold its products to citizens in 90% of the countries in the world; Pepsi sold to the second highest percentage, at 75%.'?

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This statement is evidence.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is an author's belief about a topic.

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What is the claim in the statement about washing hands?

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Washing your hands several times a day is very important.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasons that make the claim believable.

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is an argument?

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An argument is a reasoned statement that supports a claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is what someone believes, while evidence is information that supports that belief.

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Why is it important to use evidence in arguments?

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Using evidence makes arguments stronger and more convincing.