Find the Claim

Find the claim that best matches the evidence. Should the minimum wage be raised?

• a

• b

• c

Read the passage and identify the claim.

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

What is the claim in the paragraph above?

• Their texture is what makes them the best.

• Their creamy filling is what makes them better than others.

• Twinkies are nasty.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes.

The writer's position on an issue or problem.

• Argument

• Claim

• Evaluate

• Trace

the opinion statement in an argument

• bibliography

• evidence

• claim

• reason

Where would you normally find the central claim in an argument essay?

• In the beginning

• In the middle

• At the end

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Read the passage and identify the claim. The new city park is a wonderful addition to our community because it provides a safe place for children to play, a beautiful area for families to gather, and a habitat for local wildlife. What is the claim in the paragraph above?

• A) The park is a habitat for local wildlife.

• B) The park provides a safe place for children to play.

• C) The new city park is a wonderful addition to our community.

• D) Families can gather in the park.

Which of the following best defines a 'claim' in an argumentative essay?

• A) A statement of fact.

• B) A personal opinion.

• C) A statement that asserts a belief or truth.

• D) A question posed to the reader.

Identify the claim in the following sentence: 'The novel's protagonist is the most compelling character because of her resilience and growth throughout the story.'

• A) The protagonist is resilient.

• B) The protagonist grows throughout the story.

• C) The novel's protagonist is the most compelling character.

• D) The story is about growth.