Claim/Evidence/Reasoning

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What is a Claim?

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A statement you believe to be true.

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What is Evidence?

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All scientific data that supports your claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is Reasoning?

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The explanation that connects the claim and evidence.

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is an example of Evidence?

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Statistics, research findings, or expert opinions that support a claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To provide evidence that backs up the claim.

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What is a relevant evidence?

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Evidence that directly relates to and supports the claim being made.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is the purpose of Reasoning in an argument?

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To explain how the evidence supports the claim.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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Can an opinion be considered Evidence?

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No, an opinion is not scientific data and cannot be used as evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What is a strong Claim?

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A claim that is clear, specific, and can be supported by evidence.

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What types of Evidence can be used?

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Research studies, statistics, expert testimonials, and personal experiences.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1