Claim/Evidence/Reasoning Practice

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What is a claim?

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A statement you believe to be true.

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What is evidence?

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Information or facts that support a claim.

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What does reasoning refer to in the context of claims?

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The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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To present a point of view or assertion that can be supported with evidence.

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How can you identify evidence in a text?

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Look for facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is an example of a claim?

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The government should decide what students eat for lunch.

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What is an example of evidence supporting a claim?

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School lunches, on average, have only about 550 calories.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the support for that assertion.

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What type of statement is 'According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein'?

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Evidence.

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What is a counterclaim?

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An argument that opposes the main claim.