Trace & Evaluate Arguments

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What is a Claim?

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A statement that asserts something to be true, which can be supported by evidence.

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What is Evidence?

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Information or data that supports a claim or argument.

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What is a Reason?

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A justification or explanation that supports a claim.

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What is a Counterargument?

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An argument that opposes or disagrees with a claim.

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How do authors support their claims?

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By providing reasons and evidence.

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What is the purpose of evaluating arguments?

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To assess the validity and strength of claims and the evidence supporting them.

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What is the difference between a Claim and Evidence?

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

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What makes a good piece of evidence?

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It should be relevant, reliable, and directly support the claim.

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What is an example of a Claim?

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"School lunches should include more fruits and vegetables."

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What is an example of Evidence?

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"Last year, at many schools that required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up and behavior incidents went down."