Introduction to Claims Evidence Resoning

Identify the claim and reason.

Evidence is _________________

A claim is _____________________.

True or False?

I can collect evidence while watching a video.

Air is matter. We found that the mass of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has mass, one of the characteristics of matter.

Which sentence is the reasoning?

"Rhinos have horns"

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

Air is matter. We found that the mass of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has mass, one of the characteristics of matter.

Which sentence is the evidence?

Air is matter. We found that the mass of the ball increases by .5lbs each time we pumped more air into it. This shows that air has mass, one of the characteristics of matter.

Which sentence is the claim?

True or False?

Details from an image can be evidence.

Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?

Two out of three high school students fail to get enough sleep.

The following sentence is an example of...?

More school districts should wake up to the benefits of starting school later in the morning.

Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

Is the following sentence an example of a claim or evidence?

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

Peanut butter is a terrific snack.

Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.