Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Assessment 3

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A claim is ______________________________.

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a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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Students should be required to do community service.

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Claim statement

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Evidence is ___________________

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information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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"Food at KFC tastes better than food at McDonalds!" Is this a claim, evidence or reason?

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Claim

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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.

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

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What is the purpose of evidence in an argument?

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To support or disprove a claim.

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What connects a claim to its evidence?

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Reasoning.

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A statement that can be proven true or false is called a __________.

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Claim.

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True or False: All claims are opinions.

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False.

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What type of statement is 'The Earth revolves around the Sun'?

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Fact.