Claims and Evidence

What is a claim?

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

• It is an expert's opinion about a specific topic

• It is a general fact related to a particular topic

• All of the above.

Parents should limit screen time for their children.

• strong claim

• weak claim

Students should not have 2 hours of homework each night.

• strong claim

• weak claim

Should parents use grounding as a punishment?

• strong claim

• weak claim

Teenagers should have curfews at night to prevent them from getting into trouble.

• strong claim

• weak claim

Evidence is ___________________

• a statement or conclusion that answers a question

• information that supports or proves a claim

• a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

Peanut butter is a healthy snack.

• Claim

• Evidence

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the claim?

Justine is a dedicated athlete. For example, she plays every sport the school offers. This is important because most students may play one or two sports at most. The fact that she plays all sports shows her dedication to being a top-notch athlete.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

In this paragraph, which sentence(s) is the evidence?

Justine is a dedicated athlete. For example, she plays every sport the school offers. This is important because most students may play one or two sports at most. The fact that she plays all sports shows her dedication to being a top-notch athlete.

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 2

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 4

• Sentence 2 & 3