Identifying the Claim

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What is a claim?

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A claim is the argument the author is making.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof or certainty.

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What does it mean when an author tells you their reasoning?

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It means they are explaining the 'how' or 'why' they think a certain way.

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What are the three purposes an author might have when writing a story?

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To persuade, inform, or entertain.

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What is the meaning of the word 'ruler' in the context of a leader?

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A ruler is a person who governs or leads a country.

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What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

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A fact is something that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief.

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What is evidence in writing?

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Evidence is the data or information that supports the author's claim.

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What does it mean to persuade?

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To persuade means to convince someone to believe or do something.

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What does it mean to inform?

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To inform means to provide information or knowledge about a topic.

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What does it mean to entertain?

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To entertain means to provide enjoyment or amusement.