Claim Evidence Reasoning

A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

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CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Reasoning is __________________.

• A statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem
• Scientific data that supports the claim
• A justification that connects the evidence to the claim
• Empirical Evidence

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

True or False?
Details from an image can be textual evidence.

• True
• False

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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.
Which sentence is the claim?

• 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.

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.
Which sentence is the evidence?

• 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.

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

What does Evidence mean? 

• All scientific data that supports your claim
• An opinion
• Statement you believe to be true
• A statement of an opposing argument

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What does Reasoning mean?

• A solid and reasonable argument
• A written response to a claim
• An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim
• An opinion you believe in 

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6