Thesis vs Opinion

​Thesis VS Opinion

Supporting details can be used to convince others.

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Also known as a Thesis.​

​Claims are defendable

​Claims are fact based

​ Thesis

Claims are based on things that can be objectively right or wrong​. Generally more specific.

​Batman is better than Superman
Football isn't fun to watch

​Opinions are feelings

Opinion

Claims are based on things that can be Subjectively right or wrong​. Generally more specific.

Multiple Choice

What does Subjective mean?

• Based in hard facts

• Based in the subject of the sentence

• Based in your thoughts

Multiple Choice

Can a claim be wrong?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Can an opinion be wrong?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Nuclear energy is the most efficient energy source.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

I think batman is better than superman.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

GTA is the best video game.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Running is a better workout than yoga.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

What does Objective mean?

• Based in hard facts

• Based in the subject of the sentence

• Based in your thoughts

Multiple Choice

How Many subjects are in a compound sentence?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

Standing desks allow for more blood flow than standard desks.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Pizza is the worst food.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Select

Which of the following is another word for claim?

Pick 2.

• Motif

• Thesis

• Syllabus

• Argument

Multiple Choice

Having long nails is bad for you because they can cut you on accident.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following should you use in your argumentative writing?

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Croutons belong in salad.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Pizza is the unhealthiest food.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Should your writing have a counter argument?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

Your nails are too long.

• Claim

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

Reading helps you understand the world and improves brain activity.

• Claim

• Opinion

Open Ended

What evidence could prove this claim?

Pizza is the unhealthiest food.