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READING SKILLA.The claims below are all made in Reading A. For each one, look back at the passage and underline any supporting information.1.Global warming is a real problem, and one largely caused by human activity.(paragraph B)2.The ice sheet of Greenland is also melting more quickly than scientists predicted. (paragraph C)3.Researchers have also discovered other unexpected processes that cause glaciers to melt faster. (paragraph C)4.%u2026 the melting of Greenland%u2019s ice, if it continues, could add at least a meter to global sea levels by 2100. (paragraph D)5.%u2026 global warming is having an impact on humans right now. (paragraph E)6.%u2026 an immediate shift in people%u2019s attitude to climate change is needed. (paragraph F)IDENTIFYING SUPPORTING DETAILSIdentifying Supporting InformationWhen a writer makes a claim, pay attention to how the claim is supported. Look for details and examples that support the claim. Here are some different ways:Common sense:It%u2019s clear that %u2026Most people would agree that %u2026Examples:%u2026 such as %u2026For example / instance, %u2026Facts or statistics: (general knowledge or historical)It%u2019s a fact that this happened.(measurements) Fifty percent of the people %u2026Informed opinion:One expert claims %u2026According to a recent research study, %u2026B.For each claim above, do you think the author provided enough supporting information? Why or why not? Discuss your ideas with a partner.ANALYZINGCRITICAL THINKINGEvaluating ClaimsLook back at Reading A in Unit 1. Find and underline any supporting details for each claim%u00a0below. 1.Our love of sugar may actually be an addiction.2.Sugar is a major cause of high blood pressure and diabetes.3.It%u2019s difficult to avoid sugar in today%u2019s world.4.There are some people who are fighting back against sugar.How well supported is each claim? Discuss your ideas with a partner.148Unit 10A