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Is this a claim that can be supported with evidence or not?

Oranges contain both calcium and Vitamin C

• Yes: I can find more facts to support this

• No: It is already a fact and doesn't need to be proven further

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic devices. Emojis are a newer addition to texting and there are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions. After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

• Emojis are a newer addition to texting.

• There are a total of 845 emojis that have different expressions.

• Everyone should download emoji's on their electronic device.

• After all, they are free, expressive, and add a little something to any text!

What is the CLAIM (or main idea) of this paragraph?

Social media is ruining many friendships today, and this needs to change. Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face. As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person. These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.

• Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account and are more comfortable interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face.

• These types of posts can have a negative effect on friendships and relationships.

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

• As a result, many teens say and post things online that they wouldn't normally do in person.

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: snapchat is dangerous for young people."

Evidence: Snapchat is an app that allows users to add filters to photos

• Yes

• No

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Fenty Beauty has better products than Kylie Cosmetics.

Evidence: Fenty Beauty foundation is rated four stars at Sephora, but Kylie Cosmetics foundation isn’t even sold at Sephora.

• Yes

• No

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Sparkling water is disgusting.

Evidence: It is painful to drink, and it tastes like someone just waved a piece of fruit over water, and it made the water angry.

• Yes

• No

Does the evidence support the claim?

Claim: Dogs are able to provide safety and protection for people.

Evidence: With a dog, you can play frisbee, tug-o-war, and a variety of other fun activities that you can't do with other pets.

• Yes

• No