Claims and Arguments Review

Claims Review

What is a claim?

Last class, we:

learned that a claim is an argument or debatable point

logical opinions

supported by evidence and logic

Let's Review!

Review what we learned about claims and about Malala's speech to the United Nations.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a claim?

• Many schools have benefitted from implementing uniforms.

• Student uniforms should be mandatory.

• Uniforms are widely available.

Multiple Choice

Which claim is the strongest?

• The current voting age is wrong.

• Voting age is important.

• The voting age should be lowered for more accurate election results.

Multiple Select

[CHECK ALL CORRECT ANSWERS.]

Claims -

• are the point or argument being made and proven.

• facts.

• debatable statements.

• logical opinions

• statistics and examples.

Do you remember why Malala was speaking to the UN?

She is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate ever.

She is an activist for female education.

Poll

Which statement from Malala's speech do you agree with the most?

• "So let us wage a global struggle against illiteracy, poverty and terrorism and let us pick up our books and pens. They are our most powerful weapons."

• Education is the most effective tool to improve the world and end inequality.

• "... it is not only each child’s right to get education, rather it is their duty and responsibility."

• "One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world."

• "Education is the only solution."