authors claim

An author's opinion or argument they are trying to prove.

• reasons

• claim

• argument

• statistics

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CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.W.4.1A

CCSS.W.4.1B

Details the author uses to support their point.

• reasons

• point of view

• claim

• perpective

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

A collection of information used to support an author’s idea.

• statistics

• fact

• counterclaim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Ex. Dogs can protect you from home intruders.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?

Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you.

• claim

• evidence

• reason

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence? Ex. Pizza is a healthy alternative to fast food.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence. Ex. Cats make better pets because you do not have to walk them. Cats are able to go to the bathroom in a litter box all by themselves.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

Read the example and identify the part in red as the claim, reason, or evidence. Eating vegetables are healthy alternatives to chips because they provide a good source of fiber and protein. According to a study on eating vegetables, "88% of people that eat vegetables daily feel healthier and digest food better."

• claim

• reason

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

How does the author show that spinach is a healthy super food?

• A) By explaining how it helps human bodies

• B) By showing ways to eat it at each meal

• C) By telling where it can be bought

• D) By describing how to cook it

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

How does the author support the statement, "broccoli is a popular green vegetable'"?

• A) Broccoli, onions, and spinach are all super vegetables

• B) People eat broccoli because it it one of the best ways to keep from getting sick or getting a serious disease

• C) Broccoli is good for men and women and it can be eaten in a lot of different ways

• D) Many people eat broccoli along with their dinner

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2