Spot the Claim Answer Key

In this worksheet, students read everyday scenarios and identify the main claim made by each speaker. They underline or restate the claim to demonstrate their understanding of the author or speaker’s central point. Each item presents a brief statement or situation that requires students to distinguish the main argument from supporting details or explanations. This activity builds foundational argument-analysis skills by encouraging learners to think critically about what people are actually asserting. It also helps students practice reading comprehension and strengthens their ability to summarize key ideas accurately. An optional extension invites students to write their own short opinion related to school rules, reinforcing claim-construction skills.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Identifying Claims and Central Ideas

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Short Texts

English Language Arts – Argument Analysis and Interpretation

English Language Arts – Writing Opinions with Supporting Statements

This worksheet is part of our Arguments and Claims Worksheets collection.