Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Front

What does 'Claim' mean in the context of CER?

Back

A statement or assertion that something is true.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What does 'Evidence' refer to in CER?

Back

Data or information that supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is 'Reasoning' in the context of CER?

Back

Stating HOW or WHY the evidence supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

Back

To present a position or assertion that can be supported by evidence.

Front

How does evidence support a claim?

Back

By providing factual information or data that backs up the assertion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

What is the relationship between evidence and reasoning?

Back

Evidence supports the claim, while reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Give an example of a claim.

Back

'Regular exercise improves mental health.'

Front

What is an example of evidence?

Back

Research findings that show a correlation between exercise and improved mental health.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the difference between a claim and an opinion?

Back

A claim can be supported by evidence, while an opinion is a personal belief without necessary support.

Front

Why is reasoning important in an argument?

Back

It connects the evidence to the claim, explaining how the evidence supports the assertion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1