Identifying Claims Practice

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What is a claim?

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A position or opinion on a topic.

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What is the claim in the paragraph about middle school sports?

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It's important to consider the drawbacks and the benefits of playing sports.

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What is the claim regarding female athletes and soccer scholarships?

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Females should play soccer if they want to get an athletic scholarship.

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What is the claim about baseball in America?

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Baseball is America's favorite pastime.

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What is the claim about the importance of pitchers in baseball?

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The pitcher is the most important player in baseball.

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What are the drawbacks of participating in sports according to the claims?

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Sports can be time-consuming and expensive.

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Why do professional pitchers receive the highest pay in the MLB?

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Because pitching makes the difference between won and lost games.

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What percentage of female high school soccer players make it to college soccer?

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Almost 10%.

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What is the significance of claims in writing?

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Claims express the main argument or position of the writer.

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How can claims be supported in an argument?

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By providing evidence, facts, and examples.