Claim vs. Opinion

A claim is:

• An opinion plus a reason/reasons

• A statement that is backed up with evidence

• Essentially a thesis

• All of the above

The best color is orange.

• Claim

• Opinion

Dogs are better than cats.

• Claim

• Opinion

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TEKS.ELA.2.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.3.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.4.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.5.9E.II

TEKS.ELA.RI.5E

College athletes should be paid because they risk injury for their school.

• Claim

• Opinion

Spiderman is the best superhero.

• Claim

• Opinion

The school week should be 4 days per week because it creates a less stressful atmosphere and gives students more time to catch up on work.

• Claim

• Opinion

People should eat more fruits and vegetables.

• Claim

• Opinion

Since most accidents on the road happen with 16 and 17-year-olds, the driving age should be raised to 18.

• Claim

• Opinion

Chicken is the best food.

• Claim

• Opinion

Pineapple does not belong on pizza because it breaks traditional pizza rules about having a sweet topping on pizza.

• Claim

• Opinion