Author's Claim

What is a claim?

• A statement or point the author is trying to prove

• Proof that something the author is saying is true

• A fact about a topic

• A reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1B

What is evidence?

• Facts that prove whether the author's claim could be true.

• Opinions that prove whether a belief is true.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

An author's central argument in their writing is the _____.

• claim

• evidence

• supporting details

• reasons

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.4.2

What do we call the writer's position or opinion on an issue or problem, usually supported by evidence

• fact

• reasoning

• claim

• evidence

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CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1A

The best way to further strengthen the claim, the author must use ____

• many claims

• their own opinions

• evidence

• other people's reasons

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.W.4.9A

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.
• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4
• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1B

CCSS.W.4.1A

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein is an example of ...

• Claim

• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5