Claim or Statement Lesson

A claim is . . .

• The act of stating or declaring. Something that is factual.

• A sentence that can be argued. Evidence can be found to prove (or disprove) the sentence.

A statement is . . .

• The act of stating or declaring. Something that is factual.

• A sentence that can be argued. Evidence can be found to prove (or disprove) the sentence.

A claim is a speaker's or writer's _________________________________ on a position or issue.

• convince

• fact

• evidence

• position

Because claims are based on opinion and supported by facts/evidence, claims CAN be argued.

• true

• false

Evidence is ___________________ that supports the claim.

• challenge

• proof

• opinions

• position

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question
• Data or proof that supports the claim

• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence
• Not vital when using an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Claim or Statement?

Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• Claim

• Statement

Claim or Statement?

Chad Hurley created Youtube in 2005.

• Claim

• Statement

Claim or Statement?

Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone in 1876.

• Claim

• Statement

Claim or Statement?

36% more people watch football than any other sport in the United States.

• Claim

• Statement