Definition of a claim
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Will NOT offer facts and reasons to show the author's point of view and is NOT backed up with evidence.
argumentative text
the main idea, or arguable statement, that represents the author’s position on a topic.
a type of writing
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The following sentence is an example of...?
More school districts should wake up to the benefits of starting school later in the morning.
Reasoning
Evidence
Claim
Opinion
3.
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
A claim is ______________________________.
examples, data, facts, and information.
a fact.
a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.
an answer to a question.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Evidence is ___________________
a statement or conclusion that answers a question
information that tends to prove or disprove a claim
a justification that connects the claim to the evidence
Not vital when using an argument
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
What is the following sentence an example of?
Claim
Evidence
Reason
Thesis Statement
7.
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
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