Claims and Evidence

What should evidence include?

• Facts or information that helps us figure out whether a belief or claim is true.

• Personal opinions and beliefs that support a claim.

• A collection of anecdotes and stories related to the claim.

• Statistical data that is irrelevant to the claim.

How can you support a claim effectively?

• By providing strong, relevant evidence that is credible and well-explained.

• By making emotional appeals without evidence.

• By using vague statements that can be interpreted in multiple ways.

• By relying on personal opinions and anecdotes.

Is 'Coke tastes better than Pepsi' a claim or evidence?

• Evidence

• Claim

• Fact

• Opinion

What role do examples play in evidence?

• Examples provide irrelevant information that confuses the audience.

• Examples illustrate and clarify the evidence, making it more relatable and understandable.

• Examples serve as a substitute for actual evidence.

• Examples are only used for decorative purposes in presentations.

What type of statement is 'Chocolate is the best flavor'?

• Claim.

• Fact.

• Opinion.

• Hypothesis.

Why is it important to differentiate between claims and evidence?

• To accept all arguments without question.

• To critically evaluate arguments and understand the strength of the author's position.

• To ignore the author's perspective entirely.

• To simplify complex arguments into one statement.

What is the purpose of a claim in writing?

• To present an argument or point of view that can be supported with evidence.

• To provide a summary of the main ideas in a text.

• To entertain the reader with a story or anecdote.

• To describe the setting and characters in a narrative.

What might the author be claiming if they say, 'Ice cream can cool you off on a hot summer day'?

• Ice cream is the best dessert of the summer.

• Ice cream is unhealthy for you.

• Ice cream is only for children.

• Ice cream should be eaten every day.

What is an example of evidence?

• 'Studies show that reading improves vocabulary and comprehension skills.'

• 'Many people believe that exercise is beneficial for health.'

• 'It is commonly thought that eating fruits is good for you.'

• 'Some studies suggest that sleep affects cognitive function.'

How can you identify evidence in a text?

• Look for personal anecdotes and opinions that support a claim.

• Identify the author's writing style and tone.

• Look for facts, statistics, examples, or expert opinions that support a claim.

• Focus on the emotional appeal of the text.