Claim Evidence Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem.

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What does E represent in C-E-R?

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Evidence

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Is 'Peanut butter is a terrific snack.' a claim, evidence, or reasoning?

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Claim

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What is evidence in the context of C-E-R?

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Evidence is the information or data that supports a claim.

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Is 'I like KFC more than McDonalds!' a claim, evidence, or reasoning?

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Claim

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True or False: A reader MUST agree with the author's claim to identify it in a text.

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FALSE

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What is reasoning in C-E-R?

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Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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Give an example of a claim.

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'The Earth revolves around the Sun.'

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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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Can a claim be an opinion?

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Yes, a claim can be an opinion if it expresses a personal belief.