Stating a Claim

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In an _____ text, the author states a claim.

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argumentative

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A claim is a ...

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a statement the author tries to prove

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A claim is _____.

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opinion

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Claims are supported by what?

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Facts

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Is this a CLAIM or EVIDENCE? Challenges require hard work and endurance because you have to push yourself beyond what comes easily to you.

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EVIDENCE

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What evidence best supports the claim that cellphones should not be allowed in the classroom because they distract students?

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Social media, games, and messaging apps can divert students' attention away from the lesson and disrupt the learning environment.

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CLAIM or EVIDENCE: Popcorn is America's favorite snack food.

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CLAIM

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CLAIM or EVIDENCE? 17 billion quarts of popcorn are sold each year, more than any other snack food.

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EVIDENCE

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Which of these is NOT the best evidence to support this claim? Tom Brady is the best NFL quarterback of all time. Options: Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots; He played in 9 Superbowls, winning 6 of them; He has won more Superbowls than any other player in NFL history; Brady won 251 regular season games and 35 postseason games for a combined 286 wins.

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Tom Brady plays for the New England Patriots.

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Which claim is best supported by this evidence? Dogs are trainable and loyal. Dogs can do jobs, while cats cannot. Dogs can provide protection, while cats are simply much too small. Dogs help you stay healthy because they encourage you to get exercise. Cats just lay around inside.

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Dogs make better pets than cats.