Claims and Evidence

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Claim

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To state or assert that something is the case.

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What is evidence?

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Facts that prove whether a belief or proposition is true.

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A fact is...

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A statement that is true and can be proven.

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An opinion is...

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A statement that is a belief, but isn't always true and can't be proven true.

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proof, usually found directly in the text

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evidence

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Which line below is the author's claim or argument? Options: A yearbook is a special collection of memories that will be treasured by students for decades., However some schools authorities insist on dictating what students can include in yearbooks., Teachers often remove articles & images they feel are inappropriate., Authorities should not ruin this treasure by censoring yearbooks....

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Authorities should not ruin this treasure by censoring yearbooks....

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Which of the following is NOT a claim? Options: California is the best state in the USA., Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance., The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4, Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

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What is the central idea?

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the focused idea of the text.

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How is central idea different from theme?

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Central idea includes specific names and details from the text.

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True or False: The central idea is directly tied to the author's main point or argument.

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True