Claim, Evidence, and Reasons

What is another word for "claim?"

• Theme

• Inferences

• Author's Purpose

• Main Point or Main Idea

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

What are the details that the author uses to support his or her claim/main point?

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Claim

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What are the facts and data that an author uses to support his or her main point AND reasons?

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Claim

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Claim, Evidence, or Reason?

Dogs are the best pets on Earth for many different reasons.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

Read the statement below. Is it a REASON or EVIDENCE that supports the claim that dogs are the best pets on Earth?

Dogs make you active because they always want to play and go for walks.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

Read the statement below. Is it a REASON or EVIDENCE that supports the claim that dogs are the best pets on Earth?

70% of dog owners say that they walk their dog at least once a day.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

Read the task card. Which of the following is the author's MAIN POINT?

• Some kids earn money by doing jobs around their house.

• Kids should save their money.

• Money buys happiness.

• Kids could buy a video game.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

What is the author's claim/main point?

• Kids are dirty.

• Children should be encouraged to eat lunch outside.

• Children should be encouraged to get dirty.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement that said, "Children should be allowed to play in dirt."

What is one REASON the author uses to back up their claim?

• Studies have indicated that children who play outside for at least an hour a day have a stronger immune system than those who don't.

• The exposure to germs on a regular basis creates a stronger immune system.

• Ms. Mathews said so.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is one piece of EVIDENCE the author uses to support their claim and reasons?

• There is no need to stop a kid from making mud pies or playing with the family dog.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement that said, "Children should be allowed to play in the dirt."

• Children should be encouraged to get dirty.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8