Reasons and Evidence

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is proof that comes from sources and research that supports your reason(s).

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, but it needs support from reasons and evidence.

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What is a reason?

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A reason is a statement that explains why something is true or why a claim is made.

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Why are fruits considered healthy?

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Fruits are considered healthy because they contain vitamins and nutrients that are essential for our body.

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What supports the idea that 'Healthy snacks will keep your body lean and strong'?

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Evidence such as 'Scientists have proven eating healthy foods is key to having a strong body and mind' supports this idea.

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What is the difference between a reason and evidence?

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A reason explains why something is true, while evidence provides proof to support that reason.

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Can you give an example of a claim?

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An example of a claim is 'Dogs can protect you from home intruders.'

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What type of statement is 'Fruits are sweet'?

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'Fruits are sweet' is a statement but does not support the claim that 'Fruits are healthy'.

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What is the purpose of providing evidence in an argument?

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The purpose of providing evidence is to support your reasons and strengthen your argument.

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What is a good reason for why children should learn to swim?

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A good reason is that having pools in backyards can be very dangerous for children if they don't know how to swim.