Identifying Claims

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What is a claim?

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A claim is an assertion or statement that expresses a belief or opinion that can be supported or challenged with evidence.

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How can a claim be proven?

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A claim should be proven with evidence, which includes facts, statistics, or examples that support the assertion.

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What distinguishes a claim from a fact?

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A claim is an opinion or belief that may not be universally accepted, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.

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Identify the claim in this statement: 'Social media is ruining many friendships today, and we need to change this.'

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The claim is that social media is ruining many friendships today.

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Identify the claim in this statement: 'Apple sells the best electronics out there!'

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The claim is that Apple sells the best electronics.

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What type of statement is 'Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account'?

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This statement is a fact, not a claim.

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What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim?

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Evidence provides the necessary support to validate a claim, making it more credible.

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Can a claim be subjective?

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Yes, a claim can be subjective as it often reflects personal opinions or beliefs.

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Identify the claim in this statement: 'Even though there are several restaurants that sell deep-dish pizza, Lou Malnati's is the best.'

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The claim is that Lou Malnati's is the best deep-dish pizza restaurant.

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What is the difference between an opinion and a claim?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment, while a claim is a statement that can be supported with evidence.