Analyzing Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

The statement that the writer is trying to prove

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

The statements supporting the claim telling why

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

An opinion statement

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Credible proof that supports the reasons

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

Statement opposing the claim and or opposing the argument

• Claims

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Counterargument

Rebuttal (response) to the opposing argument of your argument

• Claims

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Counterargument

Restating the claim and summarizing your arguement

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Counterargument

Explain what the evidence proves

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Explanations

Explanations are important when information needs to be furthered explain

• True

• False

The following is an example of a claim: Ice cream is the best dessert on the planet

• True

• False