Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Activity

What is a CLAIM?

• A statement you believe to be false.

• Evidence that proves something is right

• A statement that you want others to believe.

Which sentence is an example of a claim?

 

Air is matter. When we pump air into the ball, the ball's weight increases by 5 grams. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

• When we pump air into the ball, the ball's weight increases by 5 grams.

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  Air is matter.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Which of the following is the best definition of "Evidence?"

• Reasoning that justifies your evidence

• The proof that supports your claim. It shows why your claim or answer makes sense.

  
  

• A statement that answers a question

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Which sentence is an example of Evidence Statement?

• Xbox has exclusive rights to several big gaming companies, and this is why Xbox is the best gaming system.

• Xbox is the best gaming system.

• Based on Xbox.com The Xbox Series X supports fast loading times and high-quality graphics. compared to Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Original Xbox games.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is Reasoning?

• Explains how and why the evidence supports the claim. It connects the evidence back to the claim.

• All data or facts about a subject

• A statement that answers a question

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which sentence is an example of Reasoning?

• Xbox has exclusive rights to several big gaming companies, and this is why Xbox is the best gaming system.

• Xbox is the best gaming system.

• Based on Xbox.com The Xbox Series X supports fast loading times and high-quality graphics. compared to Xbox One, Xbox 360, and Original Xbox games.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Reorder the following statement following the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning format.

• When students are tired or overwhelmed, their academic performance can suffer. This explains why a six-day school week may negatively affect students and supports the claim that schools should not adopt it.

• Schools should not have a six-day school week.

• According to education expert Dr. Sarah Johnson, “Students perform best when they have enough time to rest, reflect, and engage in activities outside of school. Overloading them with extra school days can lead to fatigue and lower academic performance.”

Reorder the following statement following the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Format

• The evidence supports the claim that handwashing is the most effective way to help prevent the spread of diseases.

• Based on the study by CDC, data shows 80% of communicable disease are transmitted by touch. Proper hand washing kills 99% of these disease causing bacteria.

  
  

• Handwashing is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of diseases.

  
  

Select the best evidence to support this claim: 

High school students should wear school uniforms. 

• Uniforms can cost up to $200.

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  At one school where students were recently required to wear uniforms, student attendance increased 25%, and the drop-out rate decreased by 10%.

• One student reported that wearing their own clothes gives them a way to express their personal style.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

You should eat a banana every day. Bananas have nutrients like potassium and magnesium. Because our bodies need potassium and magnesium to work, it is a good idea to eat a banana every day. 

Which is the Claim?

• Bananas have nutrients like potassium and magnesium.

• Because our bodies need potassium and magnesium to work, it is a good idea to eat a banana every day.

• You should eat a banana every day because they have nutrients.