Mastering Claim Statements in Argument Writing

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Example of a claim statement:

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School uniforms should not be required because they restrict students' freedom of expression.

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Claim: Implementing a four-day school week can enhance students' academic performance.

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Implementing a four-day school week can enhance students' academic performance

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Stronger claim about breakfast and concentration:

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Numerous studies show eating breakfast significantly improves concentration and academic performance.

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What makes a claim strong?

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Specific and supported by evidence.

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Effective claim in an argumentative essay:

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Global warming poses a critical threat to wildlife, ecosystems, and human communities.

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Claim statement about junk food in schools.

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Junk food should be banned in schools due to health issues among students.

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Claim: "Reading fiction improves empathy." Strength?

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Strong

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Claim: Lowering the voting age to 16 would encourage lifelong civic engagement and ensure young people's voices are heard.

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Lowering the voting age to 16 would encourage lifelong civic engagement and ensure that young people's voices are heard.

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Claim about social media's impact on mental health.

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Social media harms teenagers' mental health.

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Characteristic of a weak claim?

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Vague and lacks specificity.