Identifying Author's Claim

Identifying Claims

​Example Keywords to help identify claim

• ​I believe..

• ​In my opinion..

• ​You should not..

• ​It is good to...

​Example key words for supporting reasons

• ​One reason..

• ​Another reason..

• ​This is because..

Some Warm-Up Questions!​

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Multiple Choice

Dogs are good pets to have.

• Supporting Reason

• Claim

• Neither

Multiple Choice

For example, many people feel less lonely with dogs.

• Supporting Reason

• Claim

• Neither

Multiple Choice

Do you think dogs are good pets to have?

• Supporting Reason

• Claim

• Neither

Multiple Choice

What is the claim in this passage?

• Animals will be harmed if their habitats are destroyed

• The United States should not drill for oil in nation parks.

• Oil is often in hard to reach places.

• Machines needed to dig for oil will tear up the natural landscape

Multiple Select

Select all of the supporting reasons the author uses in the passage. (Not the main claim)

• More people are becoming allergic to peanuts

• My favorite lunch is a peanut butter and honey sandwich

• Schools should ban peanuts to protect their students

• Peanut allergies are very dangerous

​Supporting Reasons-Key Words

• ​One reason

• ​Another reason

• ​Finally

Multiple Choice

Which Statement Best Supports the Author's Claim? 

• Museum's are the best place for learning to happen.

• All students like field trips.

• Field trips help students learn in unique ways.

Open Ended

Type the sentence stating the author's main claim

Open Ended

Type the sentence stating the author's main claim in the passage