Claims, Evidence and Reasons

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs make better pets than cats.

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence
• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence
• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence
• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

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

• Claim

• Argument

• Evidence

• Counter-Claim

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.4.8

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

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

• Claim
• Reason(s)
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.4.8

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

• Claim
• Reason(s)
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.6.1

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.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8