Claim and Reasons

What is a claim?

• A type of dance move

• A type of insurance policy

• A statement that asserts something to be true or factual

• A type of bird

Provide an example of a claim and a reason to support it.

• The earth is round because it has been observed from space and the curvature of the earth can be seen.

• The earth is a triangle because I have never seen it from space.

• The earth is flat because it looks flat from the ground.

• The earth is square because some ancient texts describe it as such.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RL.6.1

Explain the difference between a claim and a reason.

• A claim is a reason for something, while a reason is a statement that asserts something to be true.

• A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, while a reason is the evidence or justification provided to support the claim.

• A claim and a reason are the same thing.

• A claim is an opinion, while a reason is a fact.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Identify the claim in the following statement: 'Dogs are the best pets because they are loyal and friendly.'

• Cats are the best pets.

• Birds are the best pets.

• Fish are the best pets.

• Dogs are the best pets.

List two reasons that support the claim: 'Reading is important for children's development.'

• Has no impact on language and communication skills, hinders imagination and creativity

• Improves language and communication skills, enhances imagination and creativity

• Causes language and communication skills to deteriorate, stifles imagination and creativity

• Decreases language and communication skills, limits imagination and creativity

Why is it important to have reasons to support a claim?

• To confuse the audience

• To waste time

• To make the argument less convincing

• To add credibility and persuasiveness to the argument.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.6.1

In the statement 'Exercise is important for staying healthy because it keeps your body strong and your heart healthy,' what is the claim and what are the reasons?

• Exercise is important for staying healthy; it has no impact on your body or heart.

• Exercise is not important for staying healthy; it weakens your body and damages your heart.

• Exercise is important for staying healthy; it makes your body weak and your heart unhealthy.

• Exercise is important for staying healthy; it keeps your body strong and your heart healthy.

How can you tell if a statement is a claim or a reason?

• By analyzing the content of the statement and identifying whether it is making a claim or providing a reason.

• By flipping a coin

• By asking a friend

• By checking the weather forecast

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.6.8

What is the claim in the statement: 'Homework is necessary for students to practice what they have learned in class.'

• Homework is a waste of time and should be abolished.

• Homework is only for students to show off their knowledge to their parents.

• Homework is unnecessary for students to practice what they have learned in class.

• Homework is necessary for students to practice what they have learned in class.

Explain why it is important to be able to distinguish between a claim and a reason.

• To confuse the audience

• To make the argument more convincing

• To understand the difference in meaning and purpose between a claim and a reason

• To waste time in a debate

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1