Author's Claims and Reasons

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. Dogs make better pets than cats.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. Pizza is a healthy alternative to fast food.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. People should drive hybrid cars to help fight pollution.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. In order to run, hybrid cars combine a gasoline engine with a battery-powered electric motor.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence.

Ex. Cats make better pets because you do not have to walk them. Cats are able to go to the bathroom in a litter box all by themselves.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence.

Ex. Cats make better pets because you do not have to walk them. Cats are able to go to the bathroom in a litter box all by themselves.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Read the example and identify the part in red as a claim, evidence, or reasoning?

Eating vegetables is a healthy alternative to chips because they provide a good source of fiber and protein. According to a study on eating vegetables, "88% of people that eat vegetables daily feel healthier and digest food better."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence.

Eating vegetables is a healthy alternative to chips because they provide a good source of fiber and protein. According to a study on eating vegetables, "88% of people that eat vegetables daily feel healthier and digest food better."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Should middle schoolers date?

Answer the question by creating a claim, providing a reason, and giving evidence.