Claims & Evidence

A sentence that contains information that is factual and cannot be argued.

• claim

• evidence

• statement

Relevant examples that support a claim. Can be paraphrased or a direct quote.

• claim

• evidence

• statement

A sentence that contains an opinion (usually in response to a prompt or question). It can be arguable or debatable.

• claim

• evidence

• statement

• direct quote

Is the following a claim or a statement? 

Pineapples are a strange name for a type of fruit.

• claim

• evidence

Is the following a claim or a statement?

Snowboarding is a more challenging sport than skiing.

• claim

• statement

Is the following a claim or a statement?

Demi Lovato's "Skyscraper" is a heartbreaking song that highlights how resilience and self-confidence are the keys to surviving the most difficult situations.

• claim

• statement

What is the best definition for claim? 

• A statement you believe to be false. 
• A statement you believe to be true. 
• Evidence that proves something right. 

Students should be required to do community service.

• Evidence statement

• Claim statement

• Reasoning statement

Could the following claim be supported with evidence?

Schools should limit the amount of homework given to students.

• Yes

• No

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Sparkling water is disgusting.

Evidence: It is painful to drink, and it tastes like someone just waved a piece of fruit over water, and it made the water angry.

• Yes

• No