Claim, Evidence, Reason

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What is a CLAIM?

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An arguable statement

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What does EVIDENCE mean?

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Proof that supports your reasons

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What does the REASON do?

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Tells why you think what you think

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Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.

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Reason

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Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

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Evidence

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Which evidence matches the reason "Sleep is needed to grow the right way."

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Researchers have discovered that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night grow taller than those that don't.

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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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According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

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Evidence

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Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

Students should be required to wear uniforms.

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Last year, at many schools that required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up and behavior incidents went down.

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"Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep" is an example of:

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Evidence