Question

find the claim!
directions: read the paragraph. find the sentence that has the authors claim. type your answer on the sticky note below
strep throat, colds, and other flu - like sicknesses are going around. many students are having to miss several days of school. washing your hands several times a day is very important. if you do not, you are at a higher risk of getting sick.
authors claim:

Explanation:

An author's claim is a statement they are asserting as important or true, which they support with context. Here, the context sets up that illnesses are spreading, and the key assertive statement the author emphasizes is the importance of handwashing.

Answer:

Washing your hands several times a day is very important.