Claims, Reasons, & Evidence

Your central argument in your essay is the...

• Claim
• Reason(s)
• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Statements of logic that support your Claim or belief are the...

• Claim
• Reason(s)
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Proof that comes from sources & research and supports your Reason(s) is...

• Claim
• Reason(s)
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Another name for the Claim of an entire research paper or essay

• Topic Sentence
• Analysis
• Thesis Statement
• Introduction

Which of the following is NOT a Claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack foods.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.
• Thanksgiving is the best holiday of the year.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Which of the following is NOT a Reason?

• Thanksgiving is the best holiday because the most people celebrate it.
• The school year should end earlier because it would give families more time to vacation.
• The population of California has risen by 15% in the past five years.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack foods because of their creamy filling.

Which of the following is NOT a piece of Evidence?

• Over 95% of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving each year.
• Middle school students should have daily recess.
• When surveyed, 98% of snack food eaters responded that Twinkies were their favorite.
• The population of California has risen by 15% in the past five years.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Claim, Reason, or Evidence?

Coca-Cola is the best soft drink company because its products are consumed by the most people worldwide.

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Claim, Reason, or Evidence?

Coca-Cola is the best soft drink company in the world.

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

Claim, Reason, or Evidence?

As of 2016, Coca-Cola sold its products to citizens in 90% of the countries in the world; Pepsi sold to the second highest percentage, at 75%.

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8