Claim, Reason, Evidence Quiz

Identify the claim and reason.

• Winter is better than summer.

• Students should wear school uniforms because it makes it harder to tease kids who have less money.

• I like tacos better than burritos.

• Humans are mammals.

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CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

Which is the weakest claim and reasoning?

• Students should be able to use cell phones in class because it will help them develop 21st century skills.

• Teachers should get paid for every hour they work because they will be more likely to work harder.

• Small dogs are safer pets for families than big dogs because they won't be able to knock old people down and kill them.

• I think people should not eat meat products because they make me happy.

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

A statement which needs to be proven true is a _____________

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counter-Claim

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Facts, data, or quotes that you provide to prove your argument

• Claim

• Argument

• Evidence

• Counter-Claim

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

CCSS.W.8.9A

A claim is...

• an opinion

• a statement that can be argued for or against using evidence

• evidence for an opinion

• a true statement

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question

• Scientific data, quotes, paraphrasing, or statistics that support the claim

• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

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CCSS.W.8.1B

Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
• Empirical Evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began in September and will end in June.

• July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

What is analysis?

• The way you tell the reader to analyze the evidence you have provided.

• A summary.

• An opinion with a reason

• The source of your information

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8