Unit 3 Justification: Claims & Reasons

Your central argument or opinion statement about the issue is the...

• Claim

• Reason(s)

• Evidence

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

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

A reason provides a justification for the claim.

• True

• False

A claim is a fact and cannot be argued or debated.

• True

• False

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.

Tags

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.

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

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