HPB 21: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Front

A type of writing where the author states their claim and supports it with evidence & reasoning.

Back

Argument

Front

The main argument - all of the evidence & reasoning support this.

Back

Claim

Front

Facts, statistics, or expert statements used to prove the claim.

Back

Evidence

Front

Does a strong argument contain an opinion with no evidence?

Back

False

Front

Explains why a claim is valid or correct.

Back

reasoning

Front

Valarie needed to use ______________________ within her essay so that his argument is supported through facts, statistics, and quotations from credible sources.

Back

evidence

Front

Which of the following is a claim? Options: Zoos are good for both animals and people., For example, some zoos have created specialized “floors” made of sand and clay that are soft like the jungle to protect elephants’ feet., So if someone finds a sick grizzly bear, for example, they can bring it to a zoo where it will be treated.

Back

Zoos are good for both animals and people.

Front

Which is more specific or detailed? (claim, evidence)

Back

evidence

Front

Which of the following is a claim?

• Robert Frost, an American poet, had his work originally published in England before it was published in America.
• Robert Frost is the poet who wrote “The Road Not Taken.”
• The poetic writing of Poe is superior to the writing of Frost.
• Edgar Allen Poe wrote Annabelle Lee, The Tell Tale Heart, and The Raven.

Back

The poetic writing of Poe is superior to the writing of Frost.

Front

What is the best evidence to support the claim "Students should not have to wear uniform at school due to the bias rules and gender stereotypes."

Back

80% of the school uniform policies specifically target girls.