Author's Claims and Reasons

Give your claim with two reasons for this issue:

Should students have to wear masks all day in school?

(You must write your claim correctly with 2 reasons!)

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Dogs make great pets because they are loyal and loving.'

• Cats make great pets.

• Dogs are terrible pets.

• Dogs make great pets.

• Loyalty and love are not important in a pet.

What are the reasons the author gives to support the claim that 'Dogs make great pets'?

• Messiness, destructiveness, and noise

• Independence, aloofness, and aggression

• Loyalty, companionship, and protection

• Allergy-inducing, high-maintenance, and unfriendly

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.'

• Reading is important because it helps improve physical fitness and strength.

• Reading is important because it helps improve math skills and problem-solving abilities.

• Reading is important because it helps improve cooking skills and creativity.

• Reading is important because it helps improve vocabulary and comprehension.

Coca-Cola is the best soft drink company because its products are consumed by the most people worldwide.

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Your central argument in your essay is the...

• Claim

• Reason(s)

• Evidence

Statements of logic that support your Claim or belief are the...

• Claim

• Reason(s)

• Evidence

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

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

Another name for the Claim of an entire research paper or essay

• Topic Sentence

• Analysis

• Thesis Statement

• Introduction

Identify the author's claim in the following sentence: 'Exercise is essential for maintaining good health because it boosts the immune system and improves mental well-being.'

• A) Exercise is harmful to health.

• B) Exercise is essential for maintaining good health.

• C) Exercise is only for athletes.

• D) Exercise has no impact on mental well-being.