Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or false, often requiring support or evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information or facts that support a claim or argument.

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Is 'Coke tastes better than Pepsi' a claim or evidence?

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Claim

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Is 'Pizza is the best Italian food' a claim or evidence?

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Claim

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What claim might the author be making with the evidence: 'When lava flows, it destroys homes and can hurt people and animals'?

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Volcanoes are dangerous.

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What claim might the author be making with the evidence: 'Ice cream can cool you off on a hot summer day'?

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Ice cream is the best dessert of the summer.

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When writing an argumentative paper, do you have to choose a side to argue?

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Yes, and support it with good evidence.

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What is the purpose of supporting a claim with evidence?

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To provide validity and strengthen the argument.

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Can a claim be an opinion?

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Yes, a claim can be an opinion that needs to be supported by evidence.

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What is an example of a claim?

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'Reading books improves your vocabulary.'