Claims vs Evidence

A claim is . . .

• The act of stating or declaring. Something that is factual.

• A sentence that can be argued. Evidence can be found to prove (or disprove) the sentence.

Because claims are based on opinion and supported by facts/evidence, claims CAN be argued.

• true

• false

Evidence is ___________________ that supports the claim.

• challenge

• proof

• opinions

• position

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

• A

• B

• C

We should stop making pennies as currency. Which evidence supports this opinion?

• Pennies honor President Lincoln

• People will sometimes pay more for an item

• It costs more to make a penny than it is worth

• A

• B

• C

• A

• B

• C

• A

• B

• C

• A

• B

• C