Author's Claim, Reasons, and Evidence Flashcard

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What is an author's claim?

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An author's claim is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make in a text.

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What are reasons in a text?

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Reasons are the explanations or justifications that support the author's claim.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence is the information or facts provided to support the author's claim and reasons.

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Identify the author's claim in the sentence: 'Cats are better pets than dogs.'

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The author's claim is that cats are better pets than dogs.

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What reasons might an author give to support the claim that 'Cats are better pets'?

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Reasons could include independence, low maintenance, and cleanliness.

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Identify the author's claim in the sentence: 'Reading improves vocabulary and comprehension.'

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The author's claim is that reading improves vocabulary and comprehension.

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What are some reasons an author might give to support the claim that 'Reading is important'?

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Reasons could include enhancing knowledge, improving focus, and fostering imagination.

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What is the purpose of providing evidence in a text?

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The purpose of providing evidence is to strengthen the author's claim and make it more convincing.

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Identify the author's claim in the sentence: 'Recycling helps the environment.'

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The author's claim is that recycling helps the environment.

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What types of evidence could support the claim that 'Recycling is beneficial'?

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Evidence could include statistics on waste reduction and examples of environmental improvement.