Identifying Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A specific statement that can be supported with evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Information or facts that support a claim.

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Does the evidence support the claim?

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A question to determine if the provided evidence backs up the claim.

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What is the main idea of a paragraph?

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The central point or claim that the paragraph is trying to convey.

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How can you identify a claim in a text?

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Look for a statement that expresses an opinion or belief that can be supported with evidence.

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What is the purpose of providing evidence?

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To support and validate a claim.

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Can a claim be an opinion?

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Yes, a claim can be an opinion, but it must be supported by evidence.

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What makes a strong claim?

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A strong claim is clear, specific, and can be backed up with solid evidence.

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What is an example of weak evidence?

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Evidence that is vague, irrelevant, or does not directly support the claim.

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Claims are statements that need evidence for support; evidence is used to validate claims.