Claim, Evidence, & Reasoning

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. For example, 'Air is matter.'

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What is evidence?

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Evidence refers to data or facts that support a claim. For example, 'When we pump air into the ball, the ball's weight increases by 5 grams.'

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning is the explanation that connects the evidence to the claim. For example, 'Because mushroom cells are more similar to animal cells than plant cells, mushrooms are more closely related to animals than plants.'

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Identify an example of a claim.

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'Female fish are often larger than males.'

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Identify an example of reasoning.

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'Xbox has exclusive rights to several big gaming companies, and this is why Xbox is the best gaming system.'

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What is the relationship between claim, evidence, and reasoning?

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Claims are supported by evidence, and reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is the best definition of 'evidence'?

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Data/facts that support your claim.

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What is an example of a reasoning statement?

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'Even though mushrooms come out of the ground like plants, they are actually more like animals.'

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How can you identify a claim in a statement?

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A claim can often be identified as a definitive statement that can be argued or supported.

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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Evidence provides the factual basis that supports the validity of a claim.