Read the steps in identifying a claim. 1. Read the argument. 2. Identify the topic of the argument. 3. Determine what the author believes about the topic. Which step should come next?

After identifying the topic and determining the author’s belief about it, look for the statement that expresses that opinion. That statement is the author’s claim. Therefore, the next step is to locate a statement that explains the author’s opinion.

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