Claim practice

Is this the claim formula?

Subject + what you think + 2 points of support/reasons

• True

• False

Which of the answers would be a good claim according to the claim formula?

• Bears are scary because they are big.

• Bears are friendly when they give hugs.

• Bears are scary because they are big and can harm you.

• Bears are the coolest.

How are you feeling about claims right now?

• I got this, I could teach someone else about this.

• I need to practice a little bit more.

• I have no clue what a claim is.

What is this sentence missing for it to be a claim?

Pizza is delicious because it is cheesy.

• It is missing a subject.

• It is missing an opinion/what they think.

• It is missing 1 point of support.

• It is missing 2 points of support.

Is this a claim?

My students are the best because they try their best and want to learn.

• Yes

• No