Claims & Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or false, but it is not necessarily based on evidence.

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True or False: A claim can be a fact.

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False. A claim is an assertion that may or may not be true, while a fact is something that can be proven.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence is information from a text that supports a claim or argument, which can be quoted or referenced.

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True or False: If you can quote it directly from the text, it is considered textual evidence.

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True.

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Which of the following is a claim? 'The sky is blue.' or 'The sky is blue because of the way sunlight interacts with the atmosphere.'

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'The sky is blue.' is a claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion, while evidence is the information that supports or proves that claim.

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True or False: Opinions are considered claims.

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True. Opinions can be claims, but they are not always based on evidence.

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What makes a claim stronger?

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Using evidence to support the claim makes it stronger.

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What is NOT a claim? 'The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.' or 'Chocolate is the best ice cream flavor.'

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'The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.' is NOT a claim; it is a fact.

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What are facts?

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Facts are statements that can be proven true or false, unlike claims which may be subjective.