Unit 11 lesson 2 identifying a claim quick check
1. A claim is a statement made by someone that asserts something to be true or factual.
2. One strategy for identifying a claim is to look for words or phrases that indicate certainty or belief, such as "certainly," "undoubtedly," or "I believe."
3. Another strategy is to analyze the statement and determine if it can be proven or supported with evidence.
4. Claims can also be identified by looking for statements that present an argument or opinion rather than stating a fact.
5. Additionally, claims often express a viewpoint or perspective on a specific issue or topic.
6. It is important to distinguish between claims and other types of statements, such as facts or explanations.
Example: "Coffee is the best drink in the world because it gives you energy and tastes delicious." This is a claim because it presents an opinion ("coffee is the best drink") and provides reasons to support that opinion ("it gives you energy and tastes delicious").