Supporting Authors Claims with Evidence from the Passage

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What is an author's claim?

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An author's claim is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make in a text.

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What does it mean to support a claim with evidence?

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Supporting a claim with evidence means providing facts, examples, or details from the text that help prove the claim is true.

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Why is it important to use evidence when making a claim?

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Using evidence makes the claim stronger and helps the reader understand why the claim is valid.

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What types of evidence can be used to support a claim?

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Types of evidence include facts, statistics, examples, quotes from experts, and personal experiences.

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How can you find evidence in a passage?

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You can find evidence by looking for specific details, examples, or statements that relate to the author's claim.

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What is a passage?

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A passage is a section of text that can be a paragraph, a page, or a longer piece of writing.

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What does it mean to analyze a passage?

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To analyze a passage means to examine it closely to understand its meaning, structure, and the author's purpose.

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What is the purpose of an introduction in a text?

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The introduction sets the stage for the topic and presents the author's main claim or argument.

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What is a conclusion in a text?

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The conclusion summarizes the main points and reinforces the author's claim.

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How can you tell if evidence is strong?

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Strong evidence is relevant, reliable, and directly supports the author's claim.