HPB 21: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

A type of writing where the author states their claim and supports it with evidence & reasoning.

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

The main argument - all of the evidence & reasoning support this.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

• Argument

Select all that apply. A strong claim:

• Takes a position

• Answers the prompt correctly

• Written in a complete sentence

• Can't be defended

Facts, statistics, or expert statements used to prove the claim.

• Evidence

• Argument

• Claim

• Counterclaim

A strong argument contains an opinion with no evidence.

• True

• False

Explains why a claim is valid or correct.

• transition words

• reasoning

• evidence

• conclusion

Select all that apply - A strong argument includes the following:

• claim

• reasoning

• evidence

• irrelevant details

Valarie needed to use ______________________ within her essay so that his argument is supported through facts, statistics, and quotations from credible sources.

• claim

• evidence

• bias

• opinion

Which of the following is a claim?

• Zoos are good for both animals and people.

• For example, some zoos have created specialized “floors” made of sand and clay that are soft like the jungle to protect elephants’ feet.

• So if someone finds a sick grizzly bear, for example, they can bring it to a zoo where it will be treated.

Which is more specific or detailed?

• claim

• evidence