Identifying Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A specific statement that can be supported with evidence.

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Is the statement 'Oranges contain both calcium and Vitamin C' a claim that can be supported with evidence?

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No: It is already a fact and doesn't need to be proven further.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph: 'It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!'?

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It is important to buy books for the library.

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Does the evidence support the claim: 'Snapchat is dangerous for young people'? Evidence: 'Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos.'

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No.

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What is the main idea of the paragraph: 'Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change. Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face.'?

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Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change.

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What is evidence in the context of a claim?

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Evidence is information or facts that support a claim.

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Can an opinion be considered a claim?

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Yes, if it can be supported with evidence.

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What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

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A claim is a statement that can be supported with evidence, while a fact is a statement that is true and does not require evidence.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasoning that backs up the claim.

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What is an example of a claim?

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'Reading books improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.'