Claims & Statements

Remember, a CLAIM is:

- A statement that can be argued

- Logical reasons (premises) can be found to support your claim

- Evidence can be provided to back up each reason (premise)

Mark TRUE

• True

• False

The Hunger Games trilogy has more well-developed characters than the Harry Potter series.

• Claim

• Statement

The first two novels in The Hunger Games trilogy both became New York Times bestsellers, while the third

novel, Mockingjay, upon its release, ranked #1 on all US bestseller lists.

• Claim

• Statement

If Cinderella’s fairy godmother had not arrived to help her get ready for the ball, she never would have

married Prince Charming.

• Claim

• Statement

The lead character in Cinderella is a young girl living in miserable circumstances that abruptly become

extraordinary after a night at a ball.

• Claim

• Statement

Baseball is the best sport.

• Claim

• Statement

The San Francisco Giants baseball team achieved dynasty status when they secured World Series wins in

2010, 2012, and 2014.

• Claim

• Statement

Rold Gold Pretzels was initially named the American Cone and Pretzel Company and was founded in 1917

by the notable Philadelphia businessman, L.J. Schumaker.

• Claim

• Statement

Pretzels are better than potato chips.

• Claim

• Statement

Ironically, in a surprising ending to the fascinating short story, “The Most Dangerous Game,” Rainsford

once again assumes the position of hunter and in turn kills Zaroff, proving that ultimately he does not value human life.

• Claim

• Statement