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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Facts or information that helps us figure out whether a belief or claim is true.

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Why should wild animals be protected?

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It’s been proven that diversity in wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.

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What is the purpose of an argumentative paper?

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To choose a side and support it with good evidence.

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Is 'Coke tastes better than Pepsi' a claim or evidence?

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Claim.

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What should evidence include?

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Facts or information that supports a 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 supports that claim.

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Can a claim be a personal opinion?

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Yes, but it needs to be supported by evidence to be convincing.

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What is an example of a claim?

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'Reading improves vocabulary.'

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What is an example of evidence?

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Studies showing that students who read regularly have larger vocabularies.