Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
• Empirical Evidence

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Students should not be required to do community service.

• Evidence statement
• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement

The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017. 

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement

Ties evidence to claim. 

• Claim
• Evidence 
• Reasoning
• All

Which option best defines the "REASON?"

• A specific example from a story to defend an argument

• A statement that explains how your evidence relates to your claim

• A complete sentence that gives an answer to a question

Which option best defines the "EVIDENCE? "

• A specific example from a story to defend an argument

• A statement that explains how your evidence relates to your claim

• A complete sentence that gives an answer to a question

Which option best defines the "CLAIM?"

• A specific example from a story to defend an argument

• A statement that explains how your evidence relates to your claim

• A complete sentence that gives an answer to a question