Claim and Evidence

Claim and Evidence

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Easy

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is often an opinion or belief that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Evidence is information or data that supports a claim. It can include facts, statistics, studies, or examples that validate the assertion made in a claim.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type: "Homemade oatmeal cookies are not only a better snack option than a candy bar or pack of crackers, they are actually good for you."

Back

Claim

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type: "Social media triggers a stress response in the body, even if you don’t think or realize that you are stressed out. Studies have shown that reading new information on Facebook triggers the release of cortisol, your body’s stress hormone."

Back

Evidence

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type: "Recycling is beneficial for the environment."

Back

Claim

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type: "A recent study proved that some dogs are able to sniff out cancer cells in patients."

Back

Evidence

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type: "Strong reading skills are essential for all students."

Back

Claim

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