Reasons Versus Evidence

Statements of logic that support a claim or belief are the...

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason(s)

• Formal Style

Proof that comes from sources and research and supports your reason(s) is...

• Claim

• Reason(s)

• Evidence

• None of the above

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Point of View

Which evidence matches the reason "Sleep is needed to grow the right way."

• Researchers have discovered that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night grow taller than those that don't.

• According to Kids Health, scientists have proven that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night are nicer and have more friends.

• My mom only gets 4 hours of sleep a night and is really stressed out and tired all the time.

• Sleep is good for your skin and will make wrinkles in your face much smaller.

Why the writer believes his or her claims. 

• claim

• counterclaim

• reasons

• evidence

True or False:

A claim argues a point that is supported by reasons which are backed up by evidence.

• True

• False

What does EVIDENCE mean?

• A statement you believe to be true

• An opinion

• An argument

• Proof that supports your reasons

What does the REASON do?

• Explains evidence

• It makes a good argument

• Tells your opinion

• Tells why you think what you think

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

"Food at KFC tastes better than food at McDonalds!"

Is this a claim, evidence or reason?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason