Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Which of these answers describe what a claim is?

• It is the point an author is trying to make.

• It is the author's opinion.

• It is the topic of text.

• It is the most important fact in a text.

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

What are the reasons an author includes evidence in a text?

• To prove his or her point

• Because that is what the author is supposed to do

• To support the claim an author makes

• To fill in the rest of the text.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Too much time on electronic devices is not good for children.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

• This is an example of reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Research shows that spending more than two hours per day using an electronic device can cause problems with kids' ability to focus.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

• This is an example of reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.7.1

If kids have a hard time focusing it can affect their progress in school.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

• This is an example of reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Eating to much sugar can cause problems with your body's abilty to use blood sugar for energy.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

• This is an example of reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

If your body does not use blood sugar for energy it will store it as fat.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

• This is an example of reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Eating lower amounts of sugar is good for your health.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

• This is an example of reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

When an author provides reasoning in a text it is to...

• Make sure the reader knows what his or her topic is.

• Help the reader understand how the evidence supports the claim.

• Give the best support possible for his or her claim.

• Give the best facts about his or her claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.7.1

It is important to understand that claims are supported by evidence and reasons beacuase...

• It will help me recognize a good argument.

• It will help me to make a good argument.

• It will help me to be ready for the next grade level.

• All of these

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.1.5

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.8.1