Supporting Claims with Evidence
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Objective
I can support a claim with valid evidence from a text.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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An author's claim is the main point or idea they are trying to convince you of in a story.
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Signal words like believe, think, in my opinion, and suggest often introduce the author's main point.
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Authors use evidence such as facts, details, or events in the story to support their claim; look for words like because or for example.
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Practice
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What is an author's claim?
Name three signal words that might indicate an author is stating their claim.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“In the following paragraph, what is the author's claim and what evidence does the author use to support their claim? 'Many people enjoy the fall season. I believe that the best part of fall is the beautiful colors of the leaves. For example, the maple trees turn bright red and the oak trees become a vibrant orange. Such colors make the fall season a favorite for many.'”
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