Why does the author include examples in a text?

To make their claim more believable.

What is an explicit claim?

A statement clearly written in the text.

They provide a conclusion for the passage. They summarize the text. They explain why the claim is true.

They provide a conclusion for the passage.

They explain why the claim is true.

What does 'author's purpose' mean?

The reason the author writes the text.

The number of chapters in the book.

The main character in the story.

How can readers evaluate an author's claim?

By looking for reasons and evidence provided in the text.

By counting the number of paragraphs.

By reading only the introduction.

Which of these is a claim?

Dogs are better pets than cats.

Why does an author use facts as evidence?

To make their argument stronger.

To add entertainment to the text.

What is a claim in an argumentative text?

An idea the author wants the reader to agree with.

A conclusion at the end of the text.

What does the word 'evidence' include?

The title and author of the text.

The number of pages in the text.

What does 'support' mean in the context of a claim?

To strengthen the claim with reasons and evidence.

How can readers identify reasons in a text?

Look for sentences explaining why a claim is true.

Find words written in capital letters.

Count the paragraphs in the text.

Which of these is an example of evidence?

A statistic supporting the claim.

A question at the end of the text.

What should readers ask to understand the author's claim?

How many characters are in the story?

Why might an author include a quote in a text?

To provide evidence for their claim.

What does 'informational text' mean?

A text that provides factual information.

A text that tells a fictional story.

Which of these is an author's claim?

Exercise improves mental health.

The number of people who exercise.

What does 'details' mean in a text?

Specific pieces of information that support the claim.

The number of words in a sentence.

What question helps readers identify evidence?

What facts or examples support the claim?

How many words are in the text?

What does the word 'claim' refer to?

A statement the author wants readers to believe.

How do examples help support a claim?

They provide proof or clarification.

What does 'implicit claim' mean?

A claim suggested but not directly stated.

A claim written in bold letters.

A claim found in the title of the text.

Understanding Author's Claims and Evidence

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Mathematics

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3rd Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RI.1.9, RL.3.1, RL.3.2

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31 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an author's claim?

A story the author tells to entertain.

A statement the author believes to be true.

A question the author asks the reader.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'evidence' mean in an informational text?

Facts or examples that support the claim.

The author's opinion on the topic.

The title of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author use to support their claim?

Reasons and evidence.

Illustrations and graphics.

Jokes and riddles.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these best explains an author's purpose when making a claim?

To confuse the reader.

To make the reader laugh.

To persuade the reader to agree with them.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify an implicit claim in a text?

Look for words in bold text.

Find the first sentence of the passage.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.4C

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of evidence is a statistic?

A fact-based example.

A question asked by the author.

A personal opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question helps explain the author's claim?

What does the author want me to believe?

What do I want to write about?

How many paragraphs does the text have?

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Understanding Author's Claims and Evidence

31 questions

What is an author's claim?

What does 'evidence' mean in an informational text?

What does the author use to support their claim?

Which of these best explains an author's purpose when making a claim?

How can you identify an implicit claim in a text?

What type of evidence is a statistic?

What question helps explain the author's claim?

Why does the author include examples in a text?

What is an explicit claim?

How can i elaborate on my reasoning? if and _____ statements

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