Identify Argument

An author's argument in a text is typically a(an)...

• fact

• opinion

What are characteristics of an author's argument/claim? 

• It solves a problem or answers a questions.

   

• It comes at the beginning of the text.

• It includes facts and evidence to prove the argument/claim is true

• All of the above.

What is the author's claim? 

• The best way to keep your cat from destroying your furniture is to buy you cat a scratch post. 

• You should remove the cats claws.

What is the author's evidence? 

• The cat kept scratching the couch.

• After we bought a scratching post the cat used it instead of the couch.