Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
100
What is a claim?
A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
100

What is evidence?

Evidence is information (facts, statistics, or quotes) that support or help to prove your claim.

100

What color do we highlight reasoning?

Blue

200

What color do we highlight claims?

Green

200
Which of the following is not evidence? a. 90% of girls like the color green b. 1 out of 5 boys plays basketball c. a scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing" d. listening to loud music is fun
d. listening to loud music is fun
200

What is reasoning?

Explanation to support how evidence proves a claim.

300
Which of the following is a claim? a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool. b. Students should not wear uniforms. c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.
B
300
Where does evidence come from?

A source

300

RANDOM:

Name 1 purpose for writing

persuade, inform, or entertain

400

RANDOM:

define and show the movement for "eternity"

11

400
Make up evidence for the following argument: Cats make better pets than dogs because they are easier to take care of.
Fact, statistic, or quote. Examples: While dogs need to be fed twice a day, cats can feed themselves if you leave the food out for them. 75% of cat owners say that they never have to think about feeding their cat. 1 out of 4 dog owners dread feeding their dog.
400

What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce reasoning? 

This shows that.... this reveals... this demonstrates... etc.

500
Write a claim for the following argument: School Start Time
School should start earlier OR school should start later
500
What is a good phrase to introduce evidence?
For example... One study shows... A man who was interviewed explains...
500
True or False: Reasoning is always cited research that is a direct quote from an expert. 

False - Reasoning should be your own explanation to demonstrate relevance of evidence. 

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