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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class

Date

A claim is ______________________________.

a kind of shellfish often used in chowder.

a fact.

a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem

a bad thing to make about something.

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

Reasoning is __________________.

A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

Scientific data that supports the claim

A justification that connects the evidence to the claim

Empirical Evidence

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.

Students should not be required to do community service.

Evidence statement

Claim statement

Reasoning statement

The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017.

Claim statement

Reasoning statement

Evidence statement

Ties evidence to claim.

Claim

Evidence

Reasoning

All

Which option best defines the "REASON?"

A specific example from a story to defend an argument

A statement that explains how your evidence relates to your claim

A complete sentence that gives an answer to a question

Which option best defines the "EVIDENCE? "

A specific example from a story to defend an argument

A statement that explains how your evidence relates to your claim

A complete sentence that gives an answer to a question

10.

Which option best defines the "CLAIM?"

A specific example from a story to defend an argument

A statement that explains how your evidence relates to your claim

A complete sentence that gives an answer to a question

11.

What does the BLUE sentence of this paragraph represent?

TJ and Jasmine have a positive relationship. In the story, Tj helped Jasmine carry her bag. We know that Tj and Jasmine have a positive relationship because good friends help each other out.

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evidence

reason

12.

What does the RED sentence of this paragraph represent?

TJ and Jasmine have a positive relationship. In the story, Tj helped Jasmine carry her bag. We know that Tj and Jasmine have a positive relationship because good friends help each other out.

claim

evidence

reason

13.

What does the GREEN sentence of this paragraph represent?

TJ and Jasmine have a positive relationship. In the story, Tj helped Jasmine carry her bag. We know that Tj and Jasmine have a positive relationship because good friends help each other out.

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evidence

reason

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Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

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