Author's Claims, Reasons, Evidence

"Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep" is an example of:

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

"Food at KFC tastes better than food at McDonalds!"

Is this a claim, evidence or reason?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

The Warriors are the best NBA team.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a CLAIM?

• A statement you believe to be false

• An opinion

• An arguable statement

• Evidence that proves something is right

What does the REASON do?

• Explains evidence

• It makes a good argument

• Tells your opinion

• Tells why you think what you think

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Is this a claim, evidence or reason?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

The Warriors won the NBA championship this year which makes them the best team in the National Basketball Association.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which statement is strong evidence?

• My family has a computer at home.

• My son loves Star Wars.

• In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.

• I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

A claim should not begin with what?

• I think, I believe

• A conjunction

• The, a, an

• A claim can begin with anything.