Claim vs Statement

A claim is . . .

• The act of stating or declaring. Something that is factual.

• A sentence that can be argued. Evidence can be found to prove (or disprove) the sentence.

A statement is . . .

• The act of stating or declaring. Something that is factual.

• A sentence that can be argued. Evidence can be found to prove (or disprove) the sentence.

A claim is a speaker's or writer's _________________________________ on a position or issue.

• convince

• fact

• evidence

• position

Because claims are based on opinion and supported by facts/evidence, claims CAN be argued.

• true

• false

Evidence is ___________________ that supports the claim.

• challenge

• proof

• opinions

• position

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Claim or Statement?

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

• Claim

• Statement

Claim or Statement?

Chad Hurley created Youtube in 2005.

• Claim

• Statement

Claim or Statement?

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876.

• Claim

• Statement

Claim or Statement?

36% more people watch football than any other sport in the United States.

• Claim

• Statement