Claim and Evidence

What is an example of evidence?

• Football players are 33% more likely to get injured than baseball players.

• Football is more dangerous than baseball.

• Baseball is a fun sport

Why do we need evidence?

• To answer a question

• To show how and why

• To prove our claim is true

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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.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

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

What is a good definition for evidence?

• A statement that answers a question

• All data and facts

• Data/facts that support your claim

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Which of the following is an example of a "good" claim?

• Yes, it is.

• A sunflower seed is a living thing because it has four basic needs and six characteristics

• No way!

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Xbox offers the best multiplayer games.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

.Xbox has exclusive rights to several big name gaming companies and this is what makes them the better console to play on.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Xbox Live offers 6 free games per month

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

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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