Identify the Claim

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true. It is the main point or argument that someone is trying to make.

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What is a supporting claim?

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A supporting claim is a statement that provides evidence or reasons to back up the main claim.

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Identify the claim in the statement: 'It is important to buy books for the library.'

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The claim is: 'It is important to buy books for the library.'

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Identify the supporting claim in the statement: 'Exercise helps lower stress and improve memory.'

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The supporting claim is: 'Exercise helps lower stress and improve memory.'

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What is the purpose of a claim in writing?

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The purpose of a claim in writing is to present the writer's main argument or point of view.

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How can you identify a claim in a text?

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You can identify a claim by looking for the main idea or the statement that the author is trying to prove.

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What is an example of a claim?

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An example of a claim is: 'Social media is ruining many friendships today.'

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence, facts, or reasons that help prove the claim is true.

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Identify the claim in the statement: 'Steve Jobs created innovative electronics.'

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The claim is: 'Apples sells best electronics out there!'

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What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

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A claim is an assertion that can be argued or debated, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.