Claim Statement

Claim or Fact: There are twelve months in the year.

• Claim

• Fact

Answer explanation

No one can argue with the number of months in a year, meaning it is a fact. Everyone agrees on the point.

Claim or Fact: Going to college should be mandatory because it leads to higher paying jobs.

• Claim

• Fact

Answer explanation

This is a claim because many people think college should be optional. Others think college is a waste of time. Therefore, the statement is a claim. 

Claim or Fact: TikTok is a dangerous site that exposes children to bad language and inappropriate dancing.

• Claim

• Fact

Answer explanation

This is a claim because some people might think TikTok is a great app that helps people learn more and be creative. Not everyone agrees, which means it must be a claim. 

Claim or Fact: Halloween is the best holiday because people get to dress up in fun costumes and get free candy.

• Claim

• Fact

Answer explanation

Not everyone thinks Halloween is the best holiday; some people might say Christmas or Valentine's Day is the best. That means the statement is a claim. 

Claim or Fact: McLaurin is is Rankin County, Mississippi.

• Claim

• Fact

Answer explanation

This is a fact because no one can argue with this point. A simple Google search will reveal this is the only answer. 

Claim or Fact: Lil Wayne is the best rapper alive because his lyrics are creative and entertaining.

• Claim

• Fact

Answer explanation

This is a claim because not everyone will agree that Lil Wayne is the best rapper. People might also disagree on the reasons why.

Evidence is factual information from a source (text, video, interview, etc.) that supports a claim.

• True 
• False

What is textual evidence?

• Information that supports the claim

• An argument you're trying to prove

• Your personal opinion

• The topic of your essay

What is a claim? Pick all correct answers.

• An argument that needs to be proven

• Something that can be supported with evidence

• An opinion that not everyone agrees on

• Information that supports the argument

Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account. Our way of communication has shifted towards interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face. Social media is ruining many friendships today, and we need to change this.

Which sentence is the claim?

• Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account.

• Our way of communication has shifted towards interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face.

• Social media is ruining many friendships today, and we need to change this.