1. Claims and Evidence Writing10th Grade American History

2. Learning Targets I can write a claim or statement about a question. I can find evidence to support my claim. I can find reasoning or justification for my evidenceto support my claim. 3. What is a Claim? Claim A statement that answers a question or states anopinion. (Yellow Highlighter!) Usually only a sentence or two. Example: Chinese Immigrants faced harshconditions in the United States. 4. What is Evidence? Evidence Data and facts that support a claim. (Green Highlighter) Example: Chinese Immigrants faced harshconditions in the United States. In 1877, a hugeriot in San Francisco resulted in the destruction ofChinese homes and businesses. Many Chinesewere hurt or killed. 5. Reasoning Reasoning A justification for why the evidence supports theclaim using scientific principles, data, or facts. (Pink Highlighter) Example: Chinese Immigrants faced harshconditions in the United States. In 1877, a hugeriot in San Francisco resulted in the destruction ofChinese homes and businesses. Many Chinesewere hurt or killed. Even though Chineseimmigrants contributed to the growth of Americanindustry and the railroads they faced furtherdiscrimination with the passage of the ChineseExclusion Act. This increased their hardships fromall sides. 6. Should the Chinese Exclusion Act havebeen legislated? Provide evidence tosupport your answer. Claim: Evidence: Response: (Hint: Use the Documents/Readings provided!) 7. Should the Chinese Exclusion Act havebeen legislated? Provide evidence tosupport your answer. Claim: Evidence: Response: (Hint: Use the Documents/Readings provided!)