Claim Evidence Reason

Which sentence is evidence?

• Tom Brady has played in nine super bowls, winning six of them!

• This is the only team he has played for.

• Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots.

• This is more than any other player in NFL history!

Which sentence is the claim?

• Iphones are some the fastest working phones available and have many features...that other phones don't have.

• Finally, they are the most customizable phones available.

• Besides being a symbol of status, they are extremely smart devices that make people's lives easier.

• Iphones are the superior smartphone.

Add a claim, reason, and evidence for the following question-

"Should the school week only be 4 days a week?"

Example: "The school week should only be 4 days a week, because _____. For example, sources show that _____."

Popcorn is America’s favorite snack food. Popcorn has been around for over 200 years!  It was originally made by Native Americans.  17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.  Nebraska produces the most popcorn out of any other state. Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America’s favorite!

Which of the sentence is the claim ?

• Popcorn is America's favorite snack food.

• Popcorn has been around for over 200 years!

• 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.

• Since more popcorn is sold than any other snack food, it must be America's favorite!

Which sentence is a valid reason to support the claim?

• Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots.

• This is the only team he has played for.

• Tom Brady is the best NFL quarterback of all time!

• This is more than any other player in NFL history!

Which of the following is the best definition of "evidence?"

• Data/facts that support your claim

• Reasoning that justifies your evidence

• All data or facts about a subject

• A statement that answers a question

Which of the following answers the scientific question or problem?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Which of the following is the best example of a claim?

• Female fish are often larger than males.

• Yes, it is!

• No, it isn't.

• Female fish are larger than males because they need to be able to make eggs, which takes more energy.

Which sentence is an example of a claim?

• Air is matter.

• When we pump air into the ball, the ball's weight increases by 5 grams.

• This shows that air has weight, one of the characteristics of matter.

Xbox has the best multiplayer games.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning