Claims

Claims

January 18, 2022​

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Learning Targets

I can identify a writer's claim and explain the reasons presented for or against a topic.

I can write a debatable claim stating a position or opinion about a topic.

I can integrate ideas from multiple texts to build knowledge and vocabulary about a chosen topic.

I can summarize the key ideas of an article about the pros and cons of a specific topic.

Debatable

• It's controversial

• Two logical people might disagree based on the evidence and reasons.

• Example: Cellphones are the best form of communication.

Non-debatable

• It is a fact and cannot be argued.

• Example: Cellphones are one form of communication.

Multiple Choice

Select the corret answer for the following:

Plants produce oxygen that the world needs to sustain life.

• debatable

• non-debatable

Multiple Choice

A good education is necessary for a successful and happy life.

• debatable

• non-debatable

Multiple Choice

Technology has a negative effect on in-person communication.

• debatable

• non-debatable

In argumentative writing, the job of the author is to...

convince the reader to agree with his/her claim, using facts (evidence) as support.

​Audience

​The audience for your argument is a group of people that you want to convince. As you develop your argument, consider your audience's knowledge level on concerns.

Multiple Choice

Why do authors write arguments?

• To convince other people to agree with their claim.

• To inform and entertain readers.

• To annoy readers with controversial opinions.

• Because they can't write anything else.

Open Ended

How can you determine who your audience is?

Open Ended

Write a claim as a sentence explaining your choice of virtual school or in person school. Use the following sentence frame: ________ is clearly better than__________ because it .....

Example: M & Ms are clearly better than Starburst because they don't stick to your teeth and can be used for baking.

Open Ended

Write a claim as a sentence explaining your choice of TikTok or Snapchat. Use the following sentence frame: ________ is clearly better than__________ because it .....

Example: M & Ms are clearly better than Starburst because they don't stick to your teeth and can be used for baking.

Open Ended

Write a claim as a sentence explaining your choice of Zaxby's or Chick-fil-A. Use the following sentence frame: ________ is clearly better than__________ because it .....

Example: M & Ms are clearly better than Starburst because they don't stick to your teeth and can be used for baking.