Exploring Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning

Mrs. Sternhagen introduces a lesson on claims, evidence, and reasoning, using examples from various subjects like geometry, ELA, and algebra. The lesson begins with an introduction to the materials and a brief overview of the learning targets. Through examples such as a handprint activity, bean sprouting, and Pinocchio, students learn to define and connect claims, evidence, and reasoning. The lesson concludes with a preview of future lessons and a reminder to practice these concepts.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Understanding claims, evidence, and reasoning

• Reading a story

• Learning about different shapes

• Solving algebra problems

What is a claim?

• The process of reasoning

• The conclusion or answer

• The logical connection

• The data collected

What does evidence refer to?

• The final answer

• The logical connection

• The data supporting the claim

• The conclusion

In the handprint activity, what was the claim?

• The way to hold a pencil

• The pencil matches with handprint F

• The ink on the handprint

• The pencil shape

What is the reasoning in the handprint activity example?

• The conclusion that the pencil matches with handprint F

• The ink on the handprint

• Knowing how to hold a pencil and where it touches the hand

• The pencil shape

How long does it take for a bean to sprout on average?

• 10 days

• 9 days

• 8 days

• 7 days

What was the evidence for the claim about the bean sprouting time?

• The soil quality

• The number of beans planted

• The average number of days calculated

• The type of beans used

In the ELA example, what was the evidence that Pinocchio told a lie?

• His nose grew longer

• He confessed

• He wrote it down

• He was caught by the Blue Fairy

What is the reasoning behind the claim that Pinocchio told a lie?

• He confessed to the Blue Fairy

• His nose grew longer because of a spell

• He wrote it down

• He was seen lying

What is the final answer in the algebra example?

• x = -2

• x = 0

• x = 1

• x = 2