Claims, Reasons, and Evidence

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs make better pets than cats.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Pizza is a healthy alternative to fast food.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

A claim argues a point that is supported by reasons which are backed up by evidence.

• True

• False

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Hybrid cars combine a gasoline engine with a battery-powered electric motor.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point fo View

Put a checkmark next to all the STRONG reasons for this claim: Starbucks is more successful than Dunkin.

• Starbucks has more stores worldwide.

• Starbucks made more money last year.

• Starbucks sells less donuts than Dunkin.

• Starbucks' stores are in more countries around the world.

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Hybrid cars are an effective strategy to fight pollution.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence.
Ex. Cats make better pets because you do not have to walk them. Cats are able to go to the bathroom in a litter box all by themselves.

• Claim

• Reasoning

• Evidence

• Point of View