Identifying Claims

What is a CLAIM?

• A specific statement that can be supported with evidence

• An opinion that does not need to be supported with evidence

• Both of these

• Neither of these

What is EVIDENCE?

• Facts

• Figures

• Expert Opinions

• All of these

Could the following claim be supported with evidence?

Schools should limit the amount of homework given to students.

• Yes

• No

Is this a claim that can be supported with evidence or not?

Oranges contain both calcium and Vitamin C

• Yes: I can find more facts to support this

• No: It is already a fact and doesn't need to be proven further

Is this a claim that can be supported with evidence or not?

School days that start later in the morning have a positive impact on students.

• Yes

• No

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic devices. Emojis are a newer addition to texting and there are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions. After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

• Emojis are a newer addition to texting.

• There are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions.

• Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic device.

• After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

• It is important to buy books for the library.

• Kids will have more opportunities to read.

• They can save money by checking out books.

• Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

Lou Malnati's Pizzeria first opened in 1971. They sell deep-dish pizza. In 2011 Lou Malnati's opened their biggest pizzeria in Chicago. Even though there are several restaurants that sell deep-dish pizza, Lou Malnati's is the best. They will continue to serve pizza lovers.

• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria first opened in 1971.

• They sell deep-dish pizza.

• In 2011 Lou Malnati's opened their biggest pizzeria in Chicago.

• Even though there are several restaurants that sell deep-dish pizza, Lou Malnati's is the best.

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change. Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face. As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person. These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.

• Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face.

• These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.

• Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change.

• As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person.

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: snapchat is dangerous for young people."

Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos

• Yes

• No