Understanding Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

What is a claim in argumentative writing?

• A question that the scientist wants to answer

• A statement that can be tested or proven with evidence

• A detailed explanation of why something happens

• A summary of the results of an experiment

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of the following best defines evidence?

• A personal belief or opinion

• Providing facts, quotes and data

• A detailed description of an experiment

• A prediction about the outcome of an experiment

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is reasoning in argumentative writing?

• Restating the claim

• Listing the data collected during an experiment

• Explaining how the evidence supports the claim

• Asking a question

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CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Identify the claim in the following paragraph: "After conducting several experiments, it was observed that plants grow faster when they are exposed to more sunlight. Therefore, sunlight has a positive effect on plant growth."

• Plants grow faster when exposed to more sunlight

• Sunlight has a positive effect on plant growth

• Several experiments were conducted

• Observing plant growth

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Choose the sentence starter that is best suited for introducing evidence.

• "I believe that"

• "According to the data,"

• "In conclusion,"

• "Therefore,"

Which sentence starter would be most appropriate for reasoning?

• "This proves that"

• "As a result,"

• "For example"

• "In my opinion,"

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Why is evidence important in supporting a claim?

• It provides a personal opinion to persuade others

• It offers a prediction of future events

• It provides facts, quotes or data that backs up the claim

• It restates the claim in different words

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What is the difference between evidence from reasoning?

• Evidence is based on personal beliefs, while reasoning is not

• Evidence provides data and facts, while reasoning explains how or why the evidence connects to the claim

• Reasoning is the same as making a claim

• Evidence and reasoning are essentially the same in scientific writing

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong claim?

• It is specific

• It is testable

• It is based on personal opinion

• It is clear

What role does evidence play in rewriting a claim?

• Evidence can lead to the claim being adjusted or changed

• Evidence has no role in revising a claim

• Evidence should be ignored if it contradicts the claim

• Evidence only confirms the claim, never changes it

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

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