A claim is ______________________________.

a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

examples, data, facts, and information.

Evidence is ___________________

information that tends to prove or disprove a claim

a statement or conclusion that answers a question

a justification that connects the claim to the evidence

Not vital when using an argument

Reasoning is __________________.

Explains why and how the evidence actually connects and supports the claim.

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem.

Scientific data that supports the claim

Evidence: Zoos cannot perfectly copy the animal's natural habitat. Zoos don't allow animals to think and problem solve like they would in their natural habitat. Which claim is supported by this evidence?

Zoos are harmful to the well-being of the animals.

Zoos only exist as entertainment for humans.

Zoos are good for animals because many of the animals were endangered in their original habitats.

Claim: The driving age for a car should be raised from 16 to 18. Which evidence supports this opinion?

18 year olds are more mature and ready to drive

16 year olds need cars to get to work

Many 16 year olds need to drive their brothers/sisters around

Claim: Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class. Which evidence does not support this opinion?

Cell phones might distract students

Cell phones can be a tool to look up information

Cell phones are easier to carry around than laptops

Claim: It is more important to stop climate change than to keep the oil companies running. Which evidence supports this opinion?

Burning oil creates gases that hurt the environment

Many people's jobs depend on oil companies

We use oil every day for our cars

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.

A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."

School uniforms can be ordered online .

Which of the following best defines a 'claim' in an argument?

A debatable statement that requires support

A statement that can be proven true or false

A collection of data and statistics

What role does 'evidence' play in supporting a claim?

It gives factual support to the claim

In the context of an argument, what is 'reasoning'?

The process of drawing a conclusion based on evidence

A list of all possible arguments

Which sentence is an example of a 'claim'?

I believe that summer is the best season

The sky is blue due to the scattering of light

Studies show that exercise improves mental health

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Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

The statement that the writer is trying to prove

The statements supporting the claim telling why

Credible proof that supports the reasons

Explain what the evidence proves

An opinion statement

True or False: An argument always needs evidence .

____ includes specific facts, statistics and examples.

Authors who have evidence make their arguments stronger.

True or False: An argument doesn't need to be supported by data, facts, and evidence.

What is the first thing the readers need to identify?

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