Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

Claims, Evidence, Reasoning

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English

8th - 11th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a claim?

Back

A debatable statement that can be supported with evidence.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Information that tends to prove or disprove a claim.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is reasoning?

Back

A justification that connects the claim to the evidence.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type: "15 out of 20 students participated in sports during the Fall season year 2016-2017."

Back

Evidence

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the type: "Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep."

Back

Evidence

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the evidence in the statement: "Air is matter. We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter."

Back

We found that the weight of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the role of evidence in an argument?

Back

To support or disprove a claim.

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