Claims and Organization in Writing

the writer's position on an issue or problem is called

• claim

• evidence

• counterargument

• reasons

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.6

Which of the following is the best example of an argument? 

• How monkeys survive in the jungle: Five Surprising Facts
• If you are not playing Fortnite, you should be, because it is the greatest game on the market today. 
• Have you ever wondered why the Egyptians built the pyramids?
• I love nachos!!!!!

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• To entertain the reader
• To inform the reader
• To persuade the reader
• To let the reader decide

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.6

Your position or opinion on a topic is...

• a direct quote

• a rebuttal

• a claim

• textual evidence

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.2B

This supports a claim using a reliable source.

• paraphrasing

• counterargument

• thesis statement

• textual evidence

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Summer is the best season.

• Claim
• Evidence

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA.

• Twinkies taste better than other snack cakes because of their texture, their creamy filling, and their golden appearance.

• The school year began on August 14 and will end on June 4

• Christmas is the best holiday of the year.

Define: argument

• an attempt to persuade others to agree with an idea or course of action

• a claim

• the evidence for a claim

• a statement made by an expert or authority on a subject

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.4

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a claim?

• a statement of fact

• a paper that presents an argument

• a position that can be argued