Author's Claim

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What is an author's claim?

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An author's claim is a statement or assertion that expresses the author's viewpoint or opinion on a particular issue or topic.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

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The study of reptiles is called 'herpetology.'

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What is an example of a claim?

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Coca-Cola is the best soft-drink company in the world.

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What is evidence in the context of a claim?

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Evidence is information or facts that support a claim.

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Which statement is a strong piece of evidence?

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At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendance rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.

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What does it mean to support a claim?

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To support a claim means to provide evidence or reasons that make the claim more believable.

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What is the purpose of an author's claim?

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The purpose of an author's claim is to persuade the reader to agree with their viewpoint.

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What is a counterclaim?

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A counterclaim is a statement that opposes or disagrees with the author's claim.

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How can you identify a claim in a text?

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Look for statements that express opinions or beliefs rather than facts.

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What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

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A claim is an opinion or belief, while a fact is a statement that can be proven true or false.