Claim & Evidence, J. Grant adaptation

What is a claim?

• a point the author is trying to prove

• the text you read

• a story

• a fact that is always true

What should evidence include?

• a personal opinion

• facts or information

An author's claim is more believable if they have evidence to support the claim.

• True

• False

When writing an argumentative paper, do you have to choose a side to argue?

• No, you can choose to support both sides.

• It depends on the prompt.

• Yes, and support with good evidence.

"Pizza is the best Italian food."

-Choose: Claim or Evidence-

• Claim

• Evidence

"Coke tastes better than Pepsi."

-Choose: Claim or Evidence-

• Claim

• Evidence

"According to The Associated Press, a new research report found that nearly 40% of TikTok search results about new topics had misinformation in them."

-Choose: Claim or Evidence-

• Claim

• Evidence

"Wild animals should be protected."

Match this claim with supporting evidence.

• Some studies have shown that certain types of games can help kids learn problem-solving skills.

• It has been proven that diversity in wildlife helps maintain a healthy ecosystem.

What is evidence?

• Ideas created by the author.

• The report of today's weather.

• Fictional stories retold by the author.

• Proof given to support the claim.

"Not all junk food is bad."

Match this claim with supporting evidence.

• Doctors agree that it is okay to eat sweets in moderation, as long as you have a balanced and healthy diet.

• Studies show that is we consume too much, it can cause health problems such as obesity and diabetes.

• claim

• Junk food causes health concerns such as diabetes and heart related issues.