Funk's Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

What is a claim?

• A point or argument being made

• Something that can be supported with evidence

• An opinion

• Information that supports the claim

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

What is a Contextulized Claim?

• A claim written for an essay

• Establishes background information like Who, What, When, Where, Why/How

• A Claim that can be restated at the end of the paragraph

• Something that goes in the back of the dictionary

What is evidence?

• Information that supports the claim

• An argument you're trying to prove

• My personal opinion

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is Reasoning?

• Facts, figures, and expert opinions

• The point or argument being made

• The explanation of how the evidence supports the claim

• The author's last name and page number

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic devices. Emojis are a newer addition to texting and there are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions. After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

• Emojis are a newer addition to texting.

• There are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions.

• Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic device.

• After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

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CCSS.RI.6.2

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

• It is important to buy books for the library.

• Kids will have more opportunities to read.

• They can save money by checking out books.

• Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.3

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: snapchat is dangerous for young people."

Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Fenty Beauty has better products than Kylie Cosmetics.

Evidence: Fenty Beauty foundation is rated four stars at Sephora, but Kylie Cosmetics foundation isn’t even sold at Sephora.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Crinkle cut fries are more popular than any other French fry.

Evidence: Waffle fries are the best-selling fries in the world.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Dogs are able to provide safety and protection for people.

Evidence: With a dog, you can play frisbee, tug-o-war, and a variety of other fun activities that you can't do with other pets.

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.6.1