Author's Claim, Reasons, and Evidence Flashcard

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What is an author's claim?

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An author's claim is the main point or argument that the author is trying to make in a text.

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Why is reading important?

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Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills.

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What are reasons that support a claim?

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Reasons are the explanations or justifications that an author provides to support their claim.

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What is evidence in a text?

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Evidence is the information or details from the text that support the author's claim.

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Identify the author's claim: 'Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.'

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The author's claim is that dogs make great pets.

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What are some reasons why dogs make great pets?

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Loyalty, companionship, and protection.

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Identify the author's claim: 'Eating fruits and vegetables is important for a balanced diet.'

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The author's claim is that eating fruits and vegetables is important for a balanced diet.

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What are some reasons why reading is important?

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Improving vocabulary, enhancing knowledge, and promoting critical thinking skills.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide reasons and evidence that back up the main argument.

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What is the difference between a claim and evidence?

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A claim is the main argument, while evidence consists of the facts or details that support that claim.