Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or false, often used as the main argument in a discussion.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is the information or facts that support a claim or argument, helping to prove its validity.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the support that backs up that assertion.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Why is it important to support claims with evidence?

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Supporting claims with evidence strengthens arguments and makes them more convincing.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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How can you identify strong evidence?

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Strong evidence is credible, relevant, and directly supports the claim being made.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What role do counterarguments play in a discussion?

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Counterarguments present opposing viewpoints, which can help strengthen the original claim when addressed.

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What is a logical fallacy?

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A logical fallacy is an error in reasoning that undermines the logic of an argument.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

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What is a persuasive argument?

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A persuasive argument is designed to convince others to accept a particular point of view or take action.

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

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What is the significance of context in evaluating claims?

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Context helps to understand the background and circumstances surrounding a claim, which can affect its validity.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1