Claims - Evidence - Reasoning

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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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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.

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What is evidence?

Back

Information or data that supports a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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Give an example of a claim.

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California is the best state in the USA.

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support and validate the claim being made.

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What type of statement is 'More school districts should wake up to the benefits of starting school later in the morning'?

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Claim.

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Is 'According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein' a claim or evidence?

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Evidence.

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Claims need evidence to be validated and supported.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence and reasoning that backs up the claim.