Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

What does Evidence mean? 

• All scientific data that supports your claim
• An opinion
• Statement you believe to be true
• A statement of an opposing argument

What does Reasoning mean?

• A solid and reasonable argument
• A written response to a claim
• An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim
• An opinion you believe in 

Students should not be required to do community service.

• Evidence statement
• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement

What is the best definition for claim? 

• A statement you believe to be false. 
• A statement you believe to be true. 
• Evidence that proves something right. 

Most students participate in extracurricular activities and do not have time for community service. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

The Warriors are the best NBA team. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

The Warriors are the best NBA team. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

The Warriors won the NBA championship this year which makes them the best team in the National Basketball Association. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

When you are using your 5 senses to gather facts and information, you are...

• Making observations
• Making evidence
• Making science

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1