Claim
What is a claim?
A statement of the writer's position on a topic
What is an example of a piece of evidence in a story?
Examples: data, statistics, facts, observations
What is one definition of bat?
What does the prefix -un mean?
not
What is the definition of improve?
make better
What is a counterclaim?
A position on a topic that differs from that of the writer
What is a reason?
An idea that someone gives to back up their claim
What is the definition of a multiple meaning word?
A word that sound the same and looks the same but has a different definition
What does this word mean: unpredictable?
not able to be predicted
What is the definition of persist?
keep doing something
The story "Why We Should Continue to Explore Space" had what claim?
The author's claim is that exploring space can bring many benefits to Earth.
How many pieces of evidence should you include in a summary?
Two
What is the definition of the word glasses? My aunt gave me glasses to wear so I could see better.
something you put over your eyes to help you see better
What is the base word of this word: unleashing?
The base word is leash
What is the definition of anxious?
excited or nervous
The story "Why We Should Save Earth Before Colonizing Mars" has what claim?
The author's claim is that we need to clean up Earth before colonizing another planet
Evidence
What is the definition of the word deal? Let's get this deal done.
An arrangement between two parties
What does this word mean: unlikely?
Not likely to happen
disastrous or devastating
Is this a claim or a piece of evidence? In an environment of zero or low gravity, blood and spinal fluids do not properly circulate.
Reason
What is the definition of the word settlement? The settlement dates back to the 1800's.
A place where people lived
Not moving
What is the definition of striving?
making a great effort to achieve or obtain something