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Decide if the support makes the claim strong or weak.
🧠
Think about how it’s supported.
🔍
Look for the claim.
So, when you're reading,
remember:
Expert Opinion:
A famous doctor says more people want to change how they look.
They share a fact:
In 2017, doctors did 17.5 million cosmetic surgeries! That’s 2% more than the year before.
Statistics
(Numbers)
Example:
They talk about TV shows that show surgery in a fun or positive way.
Reason:
They say that some surgeries are cheaper now, so more people can afford them.
Now let’s see how the writer tries to
prove that:
🌟 Claim:
“In the United States, cosmetic surgery is becoming more popular.”
Writers use different ways to support their claims.
Let’s look at an example:
Your job as a smart reader is to ask,
“Is this claim true? Can they prove it?”
That idea is called a
claim.
When you read something,
the writer might try to tell you an idea they believe is true.
🧐 How to Understand a
Writer's Claim
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
Behold, the sunrise over the mountains!
Behold
– To see or observe, especially something impressive.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
A deep voice is often seen as a masculine trait.
Masculine
– Having qualities traditionally linked to men.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
Students wear a school uniform every day.
Uniform
– Clothing worn by members of a group for consistency, or being the same throughout.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
Gender expectations can differ across societies.
Gender
– The social and cultural roles linked to being male, female, or non-binary.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
Smoking is associated with health problems.
Associated with
– Connected or related to something.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
Beauty is subjective, everyone sees it differently.
Subjective
– Based on personal feelings or opinions rather than facts.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
The notion of beauty varies across cultures.
Notion
– An idea, belief, or concept.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
His sharp features make him easy to recognize.
Features
– Distinct parts or qualities of something, especially a face.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
She had cosmetic surgery to change her nose shape.
Cosmetic surgery
– Medical procedures to improve appearance.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
The nobleman lived in a grand castle.
Nobleman
– A man who belongs to a high social class by birth or title.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
Crossed eyes can sometimes be corrected with surgery.
Crossed eyes
– A condition where the eyes do not look in the same direction.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
He has a desire to travel the world.
Desire
– A strong feeling of wanting something.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
Consumers are spending more on online shopping.
Consumers
– People who buy and use goods or services.
Your turn:
GOOD JOB
Example:
She devotes her weekends to volunteering.
Devote
– To give time, effort, or attention to something.
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