Claim, Evidence, Reason

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What is a CLAIM?

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An arguable statement.

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What is EVIDENCE?

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Facts or information that support a claim.

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What is a REASON?

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An explanation that supports a claim.

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Is 'Plants need sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to make food' a claim, evidence, or reason?

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Reason.

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Is 'The Warriors won the NBA championship in 2017' a claim, evidence, or reason?

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Evidence.

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Is 'The Warriors are the best NBA team' a claim, evidence, or reason?

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Claim.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim? 'California is the best state in the USA.' 'The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.'

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4.

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What makes a statement a claim?

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It must be arguable and open to debate.

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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It supports and validates the claim.

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Can a reason be considered evidence?

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Yes, if it supports a claim.