A claim (also known as a thesis statement or argument) is the central idea of your paragraph or essay and should appear in the first sentence.
Where is your claim sentence located in your introduction paragraph?
The thesis statement is located in the introductory paragraph, almost always at the end of that paragraph. It usually consists of a single sentence. the writer's opinion or claim about that topic; i.e., it provides a specific focus for the reader.
Is a claim a introduction?
An argumentative claim will generally appear in the first paragraph of a document. The claim statement is usually paired with a hook to form the introductory paragraph of an essay or other document.
How do you find a claim in an essay?
First, the thesis must state your topic. Second, the thesis must convey what you will prove about your topic (your opinion about that topic). The thesis statement is most often embedded in the introductory paragraph, usually at the end of that paragraph.