Identify Claim /Ideas & Support

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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 often the main point or argument that someone is trying to make.

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Identify the claim in this 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 claim in this statement: 'These people should travel to another state that has a winter season.'

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The claim is: 'These people should travel to another state that has a winter season.'

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What is the difference between a claim and a statement?

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A claim is a specific assertion that can be supported or challenged, while a statement is a general expression that may not necessarily be debatable.

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Identify the claim in this statement: 'The best way to keep your cat from destroying furniture with her claws is to have a scratch post.'

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The claim is: 'The best way to keep your cat from destroying furniture with her claws is to have a scratch post.'

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What does it mean if a sentence is not a claim?

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If a sentence is not a claim, it means it does not assert something that can be proven or disproven; it may simply state a fact or observation.

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Identify whether this is a claim or not: 'One study showed that students were stressed out by choosing their own outfits.'

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Not a claim.

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Identify whether this is a claim or not: 'Should students be allowed to wear what they want to school.'

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Not a claim.

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What is an example of a claim?

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An example of a claim is: 'School uniforms improve student discipline.'

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What is the purpose of a claim in an argument?

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The purpose of a claim in an argument is to present a point of view that can be supported with evidence and reasoning.