Claims, Reasons, and Evidence

Where in a body paragraph would the reason normally be found?

• At the beginning (topic sentence)

• In the middle

• At the end

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

The statement that the writer is trying to prove

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

The statements supporting the claim telling why

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Credible proof that supports the reasons

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

An opinion statement

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Explain what the evidence proves

• Conclusion

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Explanations

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

What is a claim in an argument essay?

• Evidence that supports the reason

• The writer’s position on the issue

• The conclusion of the paper

• Statistics and quotes

Where is the claim found in an argument essay?

• In the first paragraph- the last sentence

• In the counterclaim paragraph

• In the conclusion

• Wherever you want as the writer

Which of the following could be a claim?

• Crime dropped 36% in schools where students wear school uniforms.

• BUT not everyone thinks school uniforms are a good idea.

• School uniforms help students perform better in schools.

• How would kids in your school like school uniforms.

Which of the following would be a claim?

• Students spend more time on the internet than interacting with people.

• On the other hand, objectors argue that the internet gives kids access to bad sites.

• The internet has helped global trade.

• The internet does more good than harm.