Claims, Reasons, and Evidence

facts and examples that support the reasons

• research

• rebuttal

• evidence

• claims

a reason or set of reasons that something is true, with evidence

• bibliography

• argument writing

• claims

• counterargument

Where would you normally find the central claim in an argument essay?

• In the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

Why is evidence included in an argument?

• To support the claims or reasons

• To show what the opposite side thinks

• To help figure out who committed the crime

What is the difference between reasons and evidence?

• Reasons are big ideas, while evidence is specific facts or examples.

• Reasons are very specific, while evidence is more general.

• Reasons are true, while evidence is false.

• Reasons are false, while evidence is true.

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal