Understanding Author's Claims and Evidence

What is the main goal when finding an author's claim?

• To summarize the text

• To identify the main idea and supporting evidence

• To find grammatical errors

• To critique the author's writing style

What is the purpose of defining a claim in an article?

• To introduce the characters in a story

• To persuade the reader of a particular point

• To provide a summary of the article

• To argue against the reader's beliefs

What is a claim in the context of writing?

• A request for a refund

• A title of an article

• A statement of fact

• An argument or main idea the author wants to prove

What did the Girl Scouts article aim to persuade readers about?

• The history of Girl Scouts

• The need for more statues of women in parks

• The importance of outdoor activities

• The process of making statues

How can evidence in a text be described?

• As unrelated facts to make the article longer

• As specific examples supporting the claim

• As a list of references at the end

• As the author's personal opinions

What should you consider to determine an author's claim?

• The author's biography

• The length of the article

• The number of chapters in the article

• The main point the author is trying to make

Why are dogs considered perfect pets according to the author?

• Because they offer companionship and variety

• Because they can perform tricks

• Because they are inexpensive

• Because they require little care

What evidence does the author provide to support that summer is the best season?

• It has the most holidays

• It allows for more outdoor activities and health benefits

• It has the longest days

• It is the least busy season for most people

How can an author strengthen their claim?

• By repeating the claim many times

• By providing evidence and reasoning

• By stating their opinion more strongly

• By asking the reader to believe them

Why is it important for an author to use reliable evidence to support their claim?

• It makes the text longer.

• It convinces the reader that the claim is valid.

• It makes the claim more interesting.

• It helps the author remember the claim.