Claims and Evidence

Claim is:

• To say something that is true

• To give your opinion about a subject

• to provide choices for a question

What do you picture for evidence?

• A personal opinion

• Facts or information that helps us figure out whether a belief or claim is true

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

When you are skeptic about something you...

• are very sure about it

• you doubt a certain idea

• you don't know any information about a topic

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CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

"All people love pizza" is an example of sharing evidence

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

An author's claim is more believable if they have evidence to support the claim.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Wild animals should be protected.

Match this claim with some evidence.

• Some studies have shown that certain types of games can help kids learn problem-solving skills.

• It’s been proven that diversity in wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

We should be allowed to choose what we want to learn in school.

Match this claim with some evidence.

• We will be more interested and involved at school if we get to make our own choices.

• The president, and the president’s decisions, aect everyone− including kids.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Not all junk food is bad.

Match this claim with some evidence.

• Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet overall.

• Studies show that if we consume too much, it can cause health problems, like obesity and diabetes.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Video games help kids learn.

Match this claim with evidence.

• The president, and the president’s decisions, aect everyone− including kids.

• Some studies have shown that certain types of games can help kids learn problem-solving skills.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Kids who are 12 and over should be allowed to vote for the president.

Match this claim with some evidence.

• The president, and the president’s decisions, aect everyone− including kids.

• It’s been proven that diversity in wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1