Author's Claim & Supporting Evidence

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Claim

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To state or assert that something is the case.

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What is evidence?

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Facts that prove whether a belief or proposition is true.

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A fact is...

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A statement that is true and can be proven.

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An opinion is...

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A statement that is a belief, but isn't always true and can't be proven true.

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proof, usually found directly in the text

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evidence

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Claim supported in paragraph 1: “The best things in life are free,” they say, which is true for things like libraries. However, it is not true for many museums. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, for example, costs $20 to get in. Traveling exhibits, such as the work of a certain artist that is touring the country, almost always cost even more. People must pay to get into the museum and also pay for the special showing. That means people who don’t have much money cannot enjoy the art.

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Poor people cannot enjoy museums.

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Which evidence supports the claim that people already pay enough for the privilege of living in a city? Options: A comparison showing which cities are the most expensive, Examples of the fees people who live in cities must pay, Testimony from someone who cannot afford museum admission, An interview with someone who thinks museums should be free

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Examples of the fees people who live in cities must pay

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Which line below is the author's claim or argument? Options: A yearbook is a special collection of memories that will be treasured by students for decades., However some schools authorities insist on dictating what students can include in yearbooks., Teachers often remove articles & images they feel are inappropriate., Authorities should not ruin this treasure by censoring yearbooks....

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Authorities should not ruin this treasure by censoring yearbooks....

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The author tries to convince readers that a big West Coast earthquake is due by

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showing the pattern of past earthquakes.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim? Options: California is the best state in the USA., Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance., The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4, Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4