Make a short paragraph about determining an author’s claim in an informational text

understanding a topic or issue by integrating information from media
identifying and evaluating claims
determining which claims are supported by reasons and evidence
identifying and evaluating an argument in an informational text
analyzing parts of texts
determining whether claims are supported by reasons and evidence in a spoken argument
presenting claims and findings in writing
adapting speech to contexts and tasks, and using standard English when appropriate
introducing claims and arguments
determining the theme of a novel

Determining an author's claim in an informational text requires integrating information from various media sources. It involves identifying and evaluating claims presented by the author and determining which claims are supported by reasons and evidence. Additionally, analyzing different parts of the text helps in understanding the author's argument. This skill can also be applied to spoken arguments, where one can determine whether the claims are supported by reasons and evidence. When presenting claims and findings in writing, it is important to adapt speech to different contexts and tasks and use standard English when appropriate. This includes introducing claims and arguments effectively. In addition to these skills, determining the theme of a novel is also important for comprehending the overall message conveyed by the author.