Original PromptThis resource focuses on identifying and understanding an author's claim in a text. It defines what a claim is—specifically, the main point the author wants the reader to believe. Through examples, such as the benefits of recess or the merits of dogs as pets, learners are guided in recognizing claims and the corresponding evidence that supports them. The document encourages students to engage actively with texts by circling claims, underlining evidence, and practicing how to articulate claims and evidence in their own words.