Identifying Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

What is a claim?

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is false or fictional.

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is uncertain or speculative.

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or factual.

• A claim is a statement or assertion that something is subjective or opinion-based.

What is evidence?

• Information or data that supports or proves a claim or statement.

• A collection of opinions

• A random guess

• A personal belief

What is reasoning?

• The process of using physical strength to reach conclusions or make decisions.

• The process of using logical thinking and evidence to reach conclusions or make decisions.

• The process of randomly guessing without any evidence or logical thinking.

• The process of using emotions and intuition to reach conclusions or make decisions.

Which of the following is an example of a claim? a) The sun rises in the east. b) The sky is blue. c) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. d) All of the above.

• d) All of the above.

• b) Grass is green.

• a) The sun sets in the west.

• c) The moon orbits the Earth.

Which of the following is an example of evidence? a) A scientific experiment showing the effects of temperature on plant growth. b) A personal opinion about the best type of music. c) A story about a fictional character. d) None of the above.

• a

• d

• c

• b

Which of the following is an example of reasoning? a) Using logical arguments to support a claim. b) Making a statement without any evidence. c) Believing something without questioning it. d) None of the above.

• c

• d

• b

• a

True or False: A claim is a statement that can be proven to be true or false.

• True

• Partially true

• Sometimes true

• False

True or False: Evidence is necessary to support a claim.

• True

• False

• Sometimes

• Not always

True or False: Reasoning is the process of making a claim.

• Reasoning is not a process

• True

• False

• Reasoning is a type of claim

Which of the following is an example of a claim, evidence, and reasoning? Claim: Eating fruits and vegetables is good for your health. Evidence: Studies have shown that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Reasoning: Therefore, it is important to include fruits and vegetables in your daily meals. a) The sun rises in the east. b) The sky is blue. c) Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. d) All of the above.

• b) The sky is green.

• a) The sun rises in the west.

• d) All of the above.

• c) Water freezes at 50 degrees Celsius.