WorksheetsIdentifying Claim
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 44mins
What is the author's claim?
The evidence used to support their stance
The stance the author is trying to persuade the audience to take
The introduction to the text
The details the author uses to further the text
In an essay the claim can be found in....
the introduction
the 1st body paragraph
the conclusion
the 2nd body paragraph
In a story or text, the claim can be found .....?
In the 1st paragraph
Throughout the written piece
The end of the writing
The title
Can the main claim be a question?
YES
NO
Is this a claim? "In 2002, the rate of trash accumulation has tripled since 1999."
YES
NO
Is this a claim? "Children should receive free meals in public schools due to the growing population of food scarcity in the surrounding area."
YES
NO
What is a claim?
A point or argument being made
Something that can be supported with evidence
An opinion
Information that supports the claim
What is evidence?
Information that supports the claim
An argument you're trying to prove
My personal opinion
Is this a claim or evidence? Strong reading skills are essential for all students.
Claim
Evidence
A claim is . . .
The act of stating or declaring. Something that is factual.
A sentence that can be argued. Evidence can be found to prove (or disprove) the sentence.
Evidence is ___________________ that supports the claim.
challenge
proof
opinions
position
Claim or Statement?
Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.
Claim
Statement
Claim or Statement?
Chocolate brownies taste better than chocolate cake because it's chewier and contains more chocolate.
Claim
Statement
