Claim, reason, and evidence

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.

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

• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Claims are _______________.

• facts

• debatable

• none of the choices

True or False?

The statement "The Niners had 5 wins and 11 losses in 2015" is a claim.

• True

• False

Evidence employing amounts and numbers to support the claim is called?

• fact

• quotation

• statistics

• example

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The use of experts or authorities in their fields that support the position or claim is called?

• fact

• quotation

• statistic

• example

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

Using ___________ or anecdotes from your own experience can enhance your meaning and also engage the reader.

• fact

• quotation

• statistic

• example

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

1. Using __________is a powerful means of convincing. They can come from your reading, observation, or personal experience.

• facts

• opinion

• statistic

• example

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

Dr. Kenneth P. Moritsugu, U.S. Surgeon General, described long term problems associated with underage drinking: “Research shows that young people who start drinking before the age of 15 are five times more likely to have alcohol-related problems later in life.”

This evidence is an example of?

• statistic

• quotation

• example

• fact

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

For many years, my best friend’s husband beat her—the police did nothing about it; therefore, we need better laws so domestic abusers can be punished more stringently.

This is what type of evidence?

• quotation

• example

• facts

• statistic

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Unemployment in Illinois is at 5%.

Above is an example of _______ evidence

• quotation

• statistic

• example

• facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1