Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning
8th Grade · ELA · 45 min
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Learning Objective
I can construct an argument using a claim, evidence, and reasoning.
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A strong argument consists of a claim, evidence, and reasoning.
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The claim is the main point you are trying to make, and the evidence supports your claim with facts or examples.
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Reasoning explains how the evidence connects to your claim, showing why the evidence is relevant and convincing.
