What's the Claim

What do we call: An individual’s conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea.

• Their Thinking Cap

• Evidence

• Claim

A claim is when the author states his/her specific position?

• True

• False

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!

Which sentence is the claim?

• 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!

Which sentence is the claim?

• Lou Malnati's Pizzeria first opened in 1971.

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

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

• They will continue to serve pizza lovers.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began in September and will end in June.

• July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began on August 18 and will end on June 4

• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Which sentence is the claim?

• Steve Jobs created innovative electronics such as the iPod, Phone, iPad, and Mac computers.

• He has built a reputation for his products, selling nearly 575,000,000 iPhones alone.

• Apples sells best electronics out there!

What do we call: An individual’s conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea.

• Their Thinking Cap

• Evidence

• Claim

• Hypothesis

A claim is when the author states his/her specific position?

• True

• False

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! Which sentence is the claim?

• 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!