What is an Authors Claim?
An author's claim is their opinion or position on a subject. It is their main argument and the point they are trying to support. A claim should be supported with evidence or facts.
What is a Claim?
Claim: A statement that an author makes about a topic that can be backed up with evidence. Supporting Evidence: Evidence or facts used to support an author's claim. Counterclaim: A claim made by another author that contradicts or disagrees with the original claim.
Concepts:
What evidence can the author use to support the claim?
Do you have to agree with the author's claim?
What is an author's claim?
- The main point or argument the author is making in their work
- A claim made by the reader about the author
- A statement of fact
- An opinion about a character
What evidence can authors provide to support their claims?
- Facts, statistics, examples, and personal experience
- Emotions and feelings
- Random thoughts and ideas
What should readers do with an author's claim?
- Consider it carefully and evaluate its strength based on supporting evidence.
- Ignore it completely without any thought or analysis.
Can an author's claim change over time?
- Yes, it can change as new information is discovered or different perspectives are gained.
- No, authors never change their original claims once they have been published.