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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What is evidence?

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Information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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What is reasoning?

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A justification that connects the claim to the evidence.

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

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Evidence

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Identify the type: "Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep."

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Evidence

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Identify the evidence in the statement: "Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter."

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We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

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What is the role of evidence in an argument?

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To support or disprove a claim.

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What is a thesis statement?

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A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or argument.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement that can be argued, while evidence is the information that supports or disproves that claim.

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Provide an example of reasoning.

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If it rains, the ground will be wet. It is raining, therefore the ground is wet.