English 108B Claims Vs. Evidence Review

What is a claim?

• A Story

• A fact that is always true

• A point an author is trying to prove

• A lie

What is evidence?

• Things the author made up

• The weather report

• Proof the author gives to support their claim

• A view that disagrees with the author's point of view

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

• True

• False

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When writing an argumentative paper, do you have to choose a side to argue?

• Yes, and support it with good evidence

• No, you can write about how both sides are great

"Pizza is the best Italian food."

Is this an example of a claim, or evidence?

• Evidence

• Claim

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"Coke tastes better than Pepsi."

Is this an example of a claim, or evidence?

• Evidence

• Claim

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"According to The Associated Press, a new research report found that nearly 40% of TikTok search results about news topics had misinformation in them."

Is this an example of a claim, or evidence?

• Evidence

• Claim

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"Wild animals should be protected."

Match this claim with some evidence.

• Some studies have shown that certain species of deer can run faster than others.

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

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"Not all junk food is bad."

Match this claim with supporting evidence.

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

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

What evidence might the author give to support this claim?

"Dogs are better than cats."

• Dogs are a lot of work and make big messes.

• Dogs are okay, but cats are better than dogs.

• Dogs bark too much.

• Dogs will play with you outside and go on long walks, helping you to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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