The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

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CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.1C

The author's purpose is to convince us that the ________________ is true.

• evidence

• claim

• counterclaim

• clues

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How do we know a claim is strong?

• It is a fact

• It is a statement

• It is debatable

• It has an exclamation point

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Public school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• Claim

• Not a claim

Another word for author's claim:

• conclusion

• placate

• reasoning

A claim is...

• an opinion

• a statement that can be argued for or against using evidence

• evidence for an opinion

• a true statement

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

A claim is ______________________________.

• a kind of shellfish often used in chowder. 
• a fact.
• a statement or conclusion that answers the original question or problem
  
• a bad thing to make about something.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began in September and will end in June.

• July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

The Lakers are the best NBA team.

• Claim statement

• Reasoning statement

• Evidence statement

True or False?
The statement "The Niners are the best football team" is a claim.

• True
• False

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CCSS.RI.2.1