CW-9/30/24-Claim and Evidence Practice

Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Which sentence is the claim?

• Air is matter.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

• We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

Which of the following is an example of a "good" claim?

• Yes, it is.

• A sunflower seed is a living thing because it has four basic needs and six characteristics

• No way!

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the claim?

Justine is a dedicated athlete. For example, she plays every sport the school offers. This is important because most students may play one or two sports at most. The fact that she plays all sports shows her dedication to being a top-notch athlete.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

Is the following sentence a CLAIM or EVIDENCE?

Only 55% of eligible Americans voted in the 2012 presidential election.

• Claim

• Evidence

Evidence is ___________________

• a statement or conclusion that answers a question

• information that tends to prove or disprove a claim

• a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs make better pets than cats.

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence
• Point of View

"I believe Ms. Ellis would win the cooking competition."

This is an example of ________________.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Example

A claim is ______________________________.

• a bad thing to make about something.

• a fact.

• a statement of something as a fact

A good claim statement...

• starts with "I think"

• does NOT start with "I think"

What does Evidence mean? 

• All scientific data that supports your claim
• An opinion
• Statement you believe to be true
• A statement of an opposing argument