Understanding Claims and Evidence

What is a claim in informational writing?

• A question that needs answering

• A statement that answers a question

• A detailed explanation of a topic

• A summary of an article

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following best describes evidence in informational writing?

• An opinion expressed by the writer

• A counterargument to the claim

• Information that supports the claim

• A story to entertain the reader

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What is the purpose of reasoning in the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning framework?

• To summarize the entire text

• To explain how evidence supports the claim

• To introduce a new topic

• To argue against a different claim

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CCSS.RI.6.8

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of evidence?

• Statistics from research

• Personal opinions

• Quotes from experts

• Data from experiments

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does a strong claim contribute to an informational text?

• It confuses the reader

• It provides an unclear focus

• It guides the direction of the writing

• It is not necessary for the text

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What question does a claim in informational writing answer?

• Why is this topic important?

• What is the main point or argument?

• How does the evidence support the reasoning?

• When did the event occur?

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is an example of evidence?

• A personal story

• A hypothesis

• A scientific study result

• A rhetorical question

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Why is reasoning important in writing?

• It provides entertainment

• It connects evidence to the claim

• It lists all possible arguments

• It introduces new evidence

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the role of a counterclaim in informational writing?

• To support the main claim

• To provide additional evidence

• To present an opposing viewpoint

• To summarize the text

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following is a characteristic of a strong claim?

• It is vague and broad

• It is specific and clear

• It is based on personal opinion

• It is unrelated to the topic

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3