Claim and Support

The statement that the writer is trying to prove

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument

What is a CLAIM?

• A personal opinion

• The author's position on a topic

• the topic

• type of writing

True or False: An argument always needs evidence .

• True

• False

____ includes specific facts, statistics and examples.

• Reason

• Evidence

• Tacos

• Claims

Arjun is writing a research paper on climate change. Which of the following is the best example of drawing evidence from a text to support his research?

• The article is long.

• The article provides comprehensive data on climate change, which is crucial for understanding its impact.

• The article has a colorful layout.

• The article is interesting.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, "The article provides comprehensive data on climate change, which is crucial for understanding its impact," effectively draws evidence from the text, supporting research with specific information.

Read the following statement: "The new school policy has improved student attendance." Which piece of evidence best supports this claim?

• Students enjoy the new school cafeteria.

• The school has seen a 10% increase in attendance since the policy was implemented.

• The school has a new sports team.

• Students have more homework.

Answer explanation

The statement about a 10% increase in attendance directly supports the claim that the new school policy has improved student attendance, providing concrete evidence of its effectiveness.

Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea. To give an argument to support a position.

• Counterclaim

• Claim

• Support

• Hook

Which of the following is an example of drawing evidence from a text to support analysis?

• "Abigail is kind."

• "Abigail's kindness is shown when she helps a stranger in need."

• "Abigail likes to sing."

• "Abigail is tall."

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The character's kindness is shown when she helps a stranger in need,' provides specific evidence from the text that illustrates the character's kindness, supporting the analysis effectively.

In the text, the author states, "Mia faced many challenges in her academic journey, but each one only made her stronger." What evidence from the text supports this statement?

• Mia gives up after the first challenge.

• Mia avoids all challenges.

• Mia becomes more resilient after each challenge.

• Mia is indifferent to challenges.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'The hero becomes more resilient after each trial,' directly supports the statement by illustrating that the hero grows stronger through his experiences, contrasting with the other options that suggest defeat or indifference.

I know this because Pizza Bros receives consistently high ratings and positive reviews from customers, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Customers praise their pizzas' “delicious flavors, perfect crust, and generous toppings.”

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reason