Claims and Evidence Review

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What is a claim?

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It is an arguable statement that can be supported by evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Information that supports or proves a claim.

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Does the evidence support the claim? 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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Does the evidence support the claim? Claim: 'Dogs are able to provide safety and protection for people.' Evidence: 'With a dog, you can play frisbee, tug-o-war, and a variety of other fun activities that you can't do with other pets.'

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No

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Does the evidence support the claim? Claim: 'Recycling is beneficial for the environment.' Evidence: 'When something is recycled, it is reused and not put in the landfill to cause pollution.'

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Yes

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support or prove a claim.

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What does it mean to evaluate evidence?

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To assess whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient to support the claim.

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What is an example of a strong claim?

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'Regular exercise improves mental health.'

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What is a weak claim?

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'Everyone should like pizza.'

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Claims are statements that need evidence to be validated.