Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Review

Arjun, Michael, and Ava are having a heated debate. In this context, can you tell what a "claim" in an argument essay is?

• A statement that includes the author's opinion about a topic.

• A statement that provides factual information about a topic.

• A statement that explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Rohan, Emma, and Charlotte are having a debate. In this context, what would be considered as "evidence"?

• A statement that includes Rohan's opinion about the topic.

• A statement that provides factual details to support Charlotte's point.

• A statement that explains how Emma's evidence supports her claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Imagine William, Hannah, and Oliver are having a debate. In this context, what would "reasoning" in their argument essay be?

• A statement that includes William's opinion about the topic.

• A statement that includes factual information about the topic from Hannah.

• A statement that explains how the evidence Oliver provided supports the claim.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Aria, Priya, and Nora are having a debate. Which of the following statements about "evidence" would Aria likely use to support her argument?

• Evidence includes facts, details, or information that prove or support the claim.

• Evidence should only include the writer's opinion.

• Evidence includes any information that helps to make the essay longer.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Grace, Mason, and Henry are having a lively discussion. They are trying to decide if a claim made by their teacher can be __________. What do you think?

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CCSS.SL.6.1A

CCSS.SL.6.1C

Olivia, Nora, and Jackson are having a debate. For their arguments to make sense, what type of reasoning do they need to use?

• Long-winded

• Emotional

• Logical

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Anika, Mia, and Sophia are having a lively debate. They are trying to understand how a claim is different from a fact. Can you help them out?

• Claims are always true; facts are not.

• Claims are personal beliefs; facts are always true.

• Claims and facts are the same thing; there is no difference.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

Imagine William, Abigail, and Mia are working on a project. True or False: The evidence they include should be reliable and relevant.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Imagine Emma, Isla, and Maya are having a debate. How do their claims, evidence, and reasoning work together to build a strong argument?

• They are not related.

• Claims and evidence are enough; reasoning is optional.

• They support and reinforce each other to persuade the reader.

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CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Claim: Self-driving cars are an amazing technology that can lower the number of traffic accidents and make roads safer.

What would be the most appropriate type of evidence to support the claim?

• Personal opinion from a friend who likes self-driving cars.

• A statistic showing a decrease in accidents in areas where self-driving cars are being tested.

• A fictional story about a self-driving car adventure.

• A funny meme about self-driving cars.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1