Understanding Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

What can a claim also be called?

• An opinion

• A concluding sentence

• A thesis statement

• A supporting detail

Where should the claim or thesis normally go?

• At the end of the essay

• At the beginning of the essay

• In the middle of the essay

• At the end of the introduction paragraph

What should a claim be supported by?

• Beliefs

• Evidence

• Questions

• Opinions

What is evidence NOT considered to be?

• Observations

• Quotations from the text

• An opinion

• Data

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What is the purpose of reasoning in an essay?

• To introduce new evidence

• To restate the claim

• To provide a summary

• To explain how the evidence supports the claim

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What should a claim sound like?

• A statement of fact

• A rhetorical question

• A personal belief

• An open-ended question

What is necessary to prove your claim?

• A strong opinion

• Reasoning

• A catchy title

• A long essay

What should evidence be filled with?

• Philosophical questions

• Hypothetical scenarios

• Personal anecdotes

• Facts and data

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What example is given to illustrate a simple claim?

• Cats are smarter than dogs

• Dogs are better than cats

• Reading is more beneficial than watching TV

• Birds make better pets than fish

How does reasoning differ from evidence in supporting a claim?

• Reasoning provides the logical connection between evidence and the claim

• Reasoning is another term for evidence

• Evidence is not necessary if the reasoning is strong enough

• Reasoning and evidence are interchangeable in an argument

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