Identifying Claims

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true or false, which can be supported or refuted with evidence.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What is a statement?

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A statement is a declarative sentence that conveys information or expresses an idea.

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How can you identify a claim in a text?

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Look for statements that can be supported with evidence or facts.

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What distinguishes a claim from an opinion?

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A claim can be proven true or false, while an opinion is subjective and based on personal feelings.

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What is an example of a claim?

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"Electricity usage should be reduced to conserve resources."

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What is an example of an opinion?

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"Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor of ice cream."

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What does it mean for a claim to be weak?

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A weak claim lacks sufficient evidence or support to be considered credible.

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What does it mean for a claim to be strong?

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A strong claim is well-supported by evidence and can withstand scrutiny.

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What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to validate a claim and make it credible.