Claim and Evidence: Flashcard 1

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What is a claim?

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A debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Data, facts, or information that supports a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

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Identify the claim in the statement: 'Air is matter.'

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Air is matter.

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Identify the type of statement: '15 out of 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017.'

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Evidence.

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What is the purpose of a claim?

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To present an argument or assertion that can be debated.

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What does evidence do in an argument?

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It supports the claim and provides justification.

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What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

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A claim can be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is an example of a claim?

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More school districts should wake up to the benefits of starting school later in the morning.

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What is an example of evidence?

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Statistics showing student performance improves with later school start times.