Identifying Claims

American Idol has been on TV for several seasons. The show first debuted in 2001. Kelly Clarkson was the first winner of the singing competition. Most people think that Kelly Clarkson is still the best singer that has been on the show.

• American Idol has been on TV for several seasons. The show first debuted in 2001.

• Kelly Clarkson was the first winner of the singing competition.

• Most people think that Kelly Clarkson is still the best singer that has been on the show.

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Emojis are a newer addition to texting. There are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions. Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic device. After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

• Emojis are a newer addition to texting.

• There are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions.

• Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic device.

• After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

Steve Jobs created innovative electronics such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. He has built a reputation for his products, selling nearly 575,000,000 iPhones alone. Apple sells the best electronics out there!

• Steve Jobs created innovative electronics such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers.

• He has built a reputation for his products, selling nearly 575,000,000 iPhones alone.

• Apple sells the best electronics out there!

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It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

• It is important to buy books for the library.

• Kids will have more opportunities to read.

• They can save money by checking out books.

• Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

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Lou Malnati's Pizzeria first opened in 1971. They sell deep-dish pizza. In 2011 Lou Malnati's opened their biggest pizzeria in Chicago. Even though there are several restaurants that sell deep-dish pizza, Lou Malnati's is the best. They will continue to serve pizza lovers.

• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria first opened in 1971.

• They sell deep-dish pizza.

• In 2011 Lou Malnati's opened their biggest pizzeria in Chicago.

• Even though there are several restaurants that sell deep-dish pizza, Lou Malnati's is the best.

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Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account. Our way of communication has shifted towards interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face. Social media is ruining many friendships today, and we need to change this.

• Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account.

• Our way of communication has shifted towards interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face.

• Social media is ruining many friendships today, and we need to change this.

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95% of people who live in Florida wish they experienced winter in their home state. These people should travel to another state that has a winter season. They could see how different outdoor activities are, wear different clothing, and see a different environment.

• 95% of people who live in Florida wish they experienced winter in their home state.

• These people should travel to another state that has a winter season.

• They could see how different outdoor activities are, wear different clothing, and see a different environment.

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Abraham Lincoln gave the famous speech, The Gettysburg Address in 1863. It was one of the best known speeches given in American history. Abraham Lincoln believed in equality when he said, "...proposition that all men are created equal".

• Abraham Lincoln gave the famous speech, The Gettysburg Address in 1863.

• It was one of the best known speeches given in American history.

• Abraham Lincoln believed in equality when he said, "...proposition that all men are created equal".

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Reese's peanut butter cups are the world's best candy. Created in 1928 by H.R. Reese, they are a milk chocolate creation made out of chocolate coated peanut butter. They are marketed by Hersey.

• Reese's peanut butter cups are the world's best candy.

• Created in 1928 by H.R. Reese, they are a milk chocolate creation made out of chocolate coated peanut butter.

• They are marketed by Hersey.

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Strep throat, colds, and other flu-like sickness are going around. Many students are having to miss several days of school. Washing your hands several times a day is very important. If you do not, you are at a higher risk of getting sick.

• Strep throat, colds, and other flu-like sickness are going around.

• Many students are having to miss several days of school.

• Washing your hands several times a day is very important.

• If you do not, you are at a higher risk of getting sick.

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