Claim and Evidence

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is often an opinion or belief that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence is information or data that supports a claim. It can include facts, statistics, studies, or examples that validate the assertion made in a claim.

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Identify the type: "Homemade oatmeal cookies are not only a better snack option than a candy bar or pack of crackers, they are actually good for you."

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Claim

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Identify the type: "Social media triggers a stress response in the body, even if you don’t think or realize that you are stressed out. Studies have shown that reading new information on Facebook triggers the release of cortisol, your body’s stress hormone."

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Evidence

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Identify the type: "Recycling is beneficial for the environment."

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Claim

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Identify the type: "A recent study proved that some dogs are able to sniff out cancer cells in patients."

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Evidence

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Identify the type: "Strong reading skills are essential for all students."

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Claim

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is an assertion that something is true, while evidence is the support that backs up that assertion.

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Give an example of a claim.

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"Exercise improves mental health."

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Give an example of evidence.

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"Research shows that regular physical activity reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression."