Claims & Evidence in Reading

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It represents the writer's position on an issue or problem.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence consists of facts, statistics, or examples that support a claim.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

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The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to accept a particular point of view.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning is the process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

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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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What is a counterargument?

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A counterargument is an argument that opposes the main claim or argument presented.

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How can you identify a claim in a text?

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A claim can often be identified by looking for statements that express a belief or position on a topic.

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What type of statement is 'The Warriors are the best NBA team'?

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This is a claim statement.

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What type of evidence best supports a claim?

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Evidence that includes data or statistics related to the claim is often the most persuasive.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion made by the writer, while evidence is the support provided to back up that claim.