C.E.R.1
A statement that is sound and logical, based in fact rather than opinion.
What is a "Claim?"
used to support a claim & prove that it is true
What is "Evidence?"
What is the explanation of how the evidence supports/proves your claim
What is "Reasoning?"
A study from the University of Wisconsin-Madison shows that workers listening to music had a 6.3% increase in productivity.
What is Evidence!! (Quantitative Evidence)
WHat is the school mascot
Bulldog
True/False - A claim is an opinion
False. A claim is based in logical evidence.
True/False: You need evidence to make a sound claim?
true
True/False: You do not need to give Reasoning for all of your evidence.
FALSE - You should ALWAYS be explaining how your Evidence relates to your Claim.
True/False: A claim is ALWAYS the first sentence in a paragraph.
False -- The first sentence is most often a claim, but not always. Sometimes claims can be made in other parts of the paragraph.
The Principal's name
Mrs. Brown
What is the claim? "The Bills are the best football team"
"Josh Allen is the best quarterback"
"The Bills went to the Superbowl 4 straight times"
The Bills went to the superbowl 4 straight times.
What is the evidence? Chocolate ice-cream is the favorite in the U.S. A survey from Safeway grocery stores show that consumers purchased chocolate ice-cream 70% more often than any other choice.
A survey from Safeway grocery stores show that consumers purchased chocolate ice-cream 70% more often than any other choice.
What is the Reasoning? Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, and Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All of Mr. Dumpty's friends said he was really clumsy and often fell asleep in random places. Because Humpty Dumpty was clumsy and often fell asleep in random places, he probably fell asleep and rolled of the wall. Based on his friends comments, he was clearly not murdered.
Because Humpty Dumpty was clumsy and often fell asleep in random places, he probably fell asleep and rolled of the wall.
Is this a Claim or Evidence: Cheesecake is the best dessert.
Claim!
What is the name of the custodian who you see at lunch?
Mr Derek
When should you finalize your claim?
Before the evidence is gathered
After the evidence is gathered
After
What is the difference between QUANTITATIVE and QUALITATIVE evidence?
QUANTITATIVE = data, numbers, research, facts QUALITATIVE = opinions, personal experiences
Why is Reasoning important?
Because it connects the Evidence to the Claim & explains HOW/WHY the Evidence support/proves the Claim.
Claim or Evidence: The nutritional facts show that Coke has less sugar than Pepsi.
Evidence!
What grade level is a sophomore
10th
What is a sound and logical statement?
A claim
Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim: High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
A. School uniforms can be ordered online .
B. At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up and behavior incidents went down.
C. School uniforms are the latest fashion trend in Hollywood.
B. At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up and behavior incidents went down.
Uses scientific ideas to explain why the evidence supports the claim
Reasoning
Identify the Claim, E&R here:
Plants utilize sunlight to convert Carbon Dioxide to sugar in a process called Photosynthesis. In a test, it was found that a plant placed in the sun grew more than the same plant grown without light; therefore, Plants need sunlight to grow.
(CLAIM)Plants need sunlight to grow.
(EVIDENCE)In a test, it was found that a plant placed in the sun grew more than the same plant grown without light
(R) Plants utilize sunlight to convert Carbon Dioxide to sugar in a process called Photosynthesis
What month of the year has 28 days?
All of them ;-)