Identify The Claim

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!

Which sentence is the claim?

• 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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CCSS.W.6.1A

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

Which sentence is the claim?

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

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

• Apples sells best electronics out there!

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CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

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.

Which sentence is the claim?

• 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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CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

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

Which sentence is the claim?

• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria first opened in 1971.

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

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

• They will continue to serve pizza lovers.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

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.

Which sentence is the claim?

• American Idol has been on TV for several seasons.

• 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.

• The show first debuted in 2001.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Abraham Lincoln gave a 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".

Which sentence is the claim?

• Abraham Lincoln gave a 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".

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

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

Which sentence is the claim?

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

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

• They are marketed by Hershey.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Albert Einstein's scientific findings show that he is one of the smartest scientists in history. He discovered the theory of relativity, which helped atomic energy. He has so many accomplishments, that even schools are named after him!

• Albert Einstein's scientific findings show that he is one of the smartest scientists in history.

• He discovered the theory of relativity, which helped atomic energy.

• He has so many accomplishments, that even schools are named after him!

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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 higher risk of getting sick.

Which sentence is the claim?

• 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 higher risk of getting sick.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

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

• Emoji's are a newer addition to texting.

• There are a total of 845 emoji's that have different expressions.

• Everyone should download emojis on their electronic device.

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

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.6