Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Definition of a claim

• 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

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

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

A claim is ______________________________.

• examples, data, facts, and information.

• a fact.

• a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

• an answer to a question.

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

What is the following sentence an example of?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

• Thesis Statement

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

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Crinkle cut fries are more popular than any other French fry.

Evidence: Waffle fries are the best-selling fries in the world.

• Yes

• No

What reason does the person give to explain WHY sparkling water is disgusting? Click ALL that apply.

• It has fruit flavoring

• It's painful to drink

• It has carbon dioxide

• It taste like the water is angry

Imagine Emma, Isla, and Maya are having a debate. How do their claims, evidence, and reasoning work together to build a strong argument?

• They are not related.

• Claims and evidence are enough; reasoning is optional.

• They support and reinforce each other to persuade the reader.