Claims and Evidence in Arguments

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or factual, often requiring evidence to support it.

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What is evidence?

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Evidence refers to the facts, data, or information that support a claim or argument.

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What is reasoning?

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Reasoning is the process of forming conclusions, judgments, or inferences from facts or premises.

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Example of a claim: "The Earth is round." What is this an example of?

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This is an example of a claim.

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Example of evidence: "Studies show that the Earth casts a round shadow on the moon during a lunar eclipse." What is this an example of?

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This is an example of evidence.

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What role does evidence play in an argument?

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Evidence supports the claim and helps to persuade the audience of its validity.

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What is the relationship between claims and evidence?

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Claims need evidence to be credible; evidence substantiates claims.

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What is an example of reasoning in an argument?

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"Since all humans need water to survive, and John is a human, he needs water to survive." This is reasoning.

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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The purpose of a claim is to present a point of view or assertion that can be debated or supported.

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How can you identify evidence in a text?

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Look for facts, statistics, quotes, or examples that support a claim.