Claim Evidence Reasoning

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What does Evidence mean?

Back

All scientific data that supports your claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is an author's position or opinion about a topic, often written as the thesis in an argumentative essay?

Back

Claim.

Front

What is the statement: 'I like KFC more than McDonalds!'?

Back

Claim.

Front

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein. Is this claim or evidence?

Back

Evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the best definition for claim?

Back

A statement you believe to be true.

Front

What is the purpose of reasoning in an argument?

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To explain why the claim is valid.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, while evidence is the data that supports that claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What type of statement is 'The sky is blue'?

Back

Claim.

Front

What is an example of evidence in a scientific argument?

Back

Data from an experiment that supports a hypothesis.