Finding Evidence to Support a Claim

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What is a claim?

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A statement made by an author that asserts an author’s belief.

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What is evidence in the context of supporting a claim?

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Information or facts that help to support or prove a claim.

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What does it mean to find evidence?

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To search for and identify information that supports a specific claim or argument.

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Why is it important to support a claim with evidence?

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Supporting a claim with evidence strengthens the argument and makes it more convincing.

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What type of evidence is most effective?

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Evidence that is relevant, credible, and directly supports the claim.

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What is an example of evidence that supports the claim: 'The government should give a tax credit to people who take public transportation.'?

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People help the environment by taking trains and buses.

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What is an example of evidence that does NOT support the claim: 'Students should be allowed to use cell phones in class.'?

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Cell phones might distract students.

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How can body language serve as evidence of a person's feelings?

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Body language, such as a person's posture or facial expressions, can indicate their emotional state.

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What is the role of reasoning in supporting a claim?

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Reasoning connects the evidence to the claim, explaining how the evidence supports the argument.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A statement that opposes or disagrees with the original claim.