Claim/Evidence

Front

What is evidence in the context of claims?

Back

Evidence is information that proves or does not prove a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

What is an example of a claim?

Back

Students should be required to do community service.

Front

How is a claim defined?

Back

A claim is a debatable statement or opinion that can be supported with evidence.

Front

What is the likely outcome after reading a strong persuasive message?

Back

A person would most likely agree with the message.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

Front

Which of the following is NOT a claim: 'Christmas is on December 25th' or 'Students should be required to do community service'?

Back

'Christmas is on December 25th' is NOT a claim.

Front

What role does evidence play in supporting a claim?

Back

Evidence provides the necessary support to validate or invalidate a claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Front

Can a claim be a fact? Why or why not?

Back

No, a claim is a debatable statement, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true.

Front

What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

Back

A claim is a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief that may not require evidence.

Front

What is a persuasive message?

Back

A persuasive message is a communication intended to convince the audience to accept a particular viewpoint.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.4.8

Front

Why is it important to identify claims in arguments?

Back

Identifying claims helps in evaluating the strength and validity of the argument.