Authors Claim and Evidence

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

Peanut butter is a terrific snack.

• Claim

• Evidence

What sentence contains the claim for this paragraph? 
 
In the United States, December is the greatest month of the year. For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December. Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month. In addition, December has a joyful and happy spirit.  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month. It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American. 

• It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.

•  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month.

• For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December.

proof, usually found directly in the text

• evidence

• opinion

• reasoning

• claim

What is the author's main claim in the passage about the importance of recycling?

• Recycling is too costly and time-consuming.

• Recycling benefits the environment by reducing waste.

• People should focus more on consuming less rather than recycling.

• Recycling processes are too complicated for the average person to understand.

Which piece of evidence does the author use to support the claim that recycling benefits the environment?

• A personal anecdote about the author's recycling habits.

• A quote from a famous environmentalist.

• Statistics showing a decrease in landfill waste due to recycling.

• A hypothetical scenario about the future of the planet without recycling.

How does the author support the claim that recycling is cost-effective in the long term?

• By comparing the costs of recycling to the costs of not recycling.

• By providing an expert's opinion on recycling costs.

• By describing the recycling process in detail.

• By arguing that the initial costs of recycling are too high.

What does C represent in C-E-R?

• Caption

• Claim

• Conclusion

• Chapter

What does E represent in C-E-R?

• Evidence

• Entertainment

• Endorsement

• Engagement