Claims and Evidence

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Evidence is ___________________

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information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

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The reasoning explains why the evidence _____________ the claim.

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supports.

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What is the following sentence an example of? According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

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Evidence.

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A claim is ______________________________.

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a debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

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Which sentence is the claim? Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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Air is matter.

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What is a claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported or disputed.

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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It provides support for the claim, helping to validate it.

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What is reasoning in the context of claims and evidence?

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The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

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What is an example of a debatable claim?

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School uniforms should be mandatory.

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What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

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A claim is debatable, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.