
Claim Statement
Authored by Faith Fewell
English
6th - 8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Claim or Fact: There are twelve months in the year.
Claim
Fact
Answer explanation
No one can argue with the number of months in a year, meaning it is a fact. Everyone agrees on the point.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Claim or Fact: Going to college should be mandatory because it leads to higher paying jobs.
Claim
Fact
Answer explanation
This is a claim because many people think college should be optional. Others think college is a waste of time. Therefore, the statement is a claim.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Claim or Fact: TikTok is a dangerous site that exposes children to bad language and inappropriate dancing.
Claim
Fact
Answer explanation
This is a claim because some people might think TikTok is a great app that helps people learn more and be creative. Not everyone agrees, which means it must be a claim.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Claim or Fact: Halloween is the best holiday because people get to dress up in fun costumes and get free candy.
Claim
Fact
Answer explanation
Not everyone thinks Halloween is the best holiday; some people might say Christmas or Valentine's Day is the best. That means the statement is a claim.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Claim or Fact: McLaurin is is Rankin County, Mississippi.
Claim
Fact
Answer explanation
This is a fact because no one can argue with this point. A simple Google search will reveal this is the only answer.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Claim or Fact: Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive because his lyrics are creative and entertaining.
Claim
Fact
Answer explanation
This is a claim because not everyone will agree that Lil Wayne is the best rapper. People might also disagree on the reasons why.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Evidence is factual information from a source (text, video, interview, etc.) that supports a claim.
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CCSS.RI.6.1
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RI.6.8
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