Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
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.7.8
CCSS.RI.7.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
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.RL.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Students should be required to do community service.
Evidence statement
Claim statement
Reasoning statement
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.8
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the best definition for claim?
A statement you believe to be false.
A statement you believe to be true.
Evidence that proves something right.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Shamwow is highly absorptive, washable, has different uses, made in Germany, and has a 10 year warranty.
This is evidence.
This is a claim
This is reasoning.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?
According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.
Claim
Evidence
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
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