Claims and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A point the author is trying to prove with evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Information or facts that support a claim.

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What is an example of a claim?

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"Pizza is the best Italian food."

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What is an example of evidence?

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"Chicago is a great city for sports fans because we have the Cubs, Sox, Bulls, Bears, Blackhawks, and more."

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence or reasons that back up the claim.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is a statement that can be argued, while evidence is the information that supports that statement.

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What is an example of a claim about animals?

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"Animals have adaptations to help them survive."

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What is an example of evidence for the claim about animal adaptations?

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"Some rabbits' fur turn white in the winter to protect them from predators."

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What is a fact?

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A statement that can be proven true or false.

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What is misinformation?

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False or misleading information presented as fact.