What is the best definition for claim?

A statement you believe to be true.

A statement you believe to be false.

Evidence that proves something right.

Which of the following sentences is an example of a claim?

B) Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor because it is rich and creamy.

A) The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

C) According to the study, 70% of people prefer chocolate over vanilla.

D) The experiment showed that plants grow faster in sunlight.

Identify the reasoning in the following argument: 'Since the data shows a 20% increase in sales after the new marketing strategy was implemented, the strategy must be effective.'

B) The strategy must be effective.

A) The data shows a 20% increase in sales.

C) A 20% increase in sales was observed.

D) The new marketing strategy was implemented.

What is the evidence in this statement? 'The novel received critical acclaim because it was praised by major literary critics for its innovative narrative style.'

B) It was praised by major literary critics.

A) The novel received critical acclaim.

C) Its innovative narrative style.

D) The novel is considered a classic.

Claim, Evidence and Reasoning

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

California is the best state in the USA.

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Read the sentence below and tell whether it is a claim, evidence or reason.

According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."

Claim

Evidence

Reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Since the TV turned on after I put fresh batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been drained.

Which type of statement is this?

claim

evidence

observation

reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the evidence in the following argument?

In our experiment, the blocks had different masses, 20 g., 30 g., 44 g., 123 g. and 142 g. but the time for all five blocks to fall was about the same. It took between 1.5 and 1.8 seconds for them to fall.

No, mass does not affect how quickly an object falls.

Since the blocks had different masses but took about the same time, I know that mass does not affect how quickly something falls.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.

stops

supports

distracts

removes

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What is the following sentence an example of?

Claim

Evidence

Reason

Thesis Statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 5 pts

What is the following sentence an example of?

Claim

Evidence

Reasoning

Thesis statement

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

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Claim, Evidence and Reasoning

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

Read the sentence below and tell whether it is a claim, evidence or reason.

According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."

Since the TV turned on after I put fresh batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been drained.

Which type of statement is this?

What is the evidence in the following argument?

The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.

What is the following sentence an example of?

What is the following sentence an example of?

Students should be required to do community service.

What is the best definition for claim?

Shamwow is highly absorptive, washable, has different uses, made in Germany, and has a 10 year warranty.

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Claim, Evidence and Reasoning

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

Read the sentence below and tell whether it is a claim, evidence or reason.According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."

Since the TV turned on after I put fresh batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been drained. Which type of statement is this?

What is the evidence in the following argument?

The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.

What is the following sentence an example of?

What is the following sentence an example of?

Students should be required to do community service.

What is the best definition for claim?

Shamwow is highly absorptive, washable, has different uses, made in Germany, and has a 10 year warranty.

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Read the sentence below and tell whether it is a claim, evidence or reason.

According to the article, the coach said, "15 out 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."

Since the TV turned on after I put fresh batteries in the remote control, the old batteries must have been drained.

Which type of statement is this?