Claims!!!

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.

What is a claim?

• The most important point an author is making.

• The facts and reason that support an argument.

• Something used to cook clam chowder.

• A new idea added to the last paragraph of an essay.

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What is evidence?

• Information that supports your claim.

• A statement you believe to be true.

• An opinion.

• A statement of an opposing argument.

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How does reasoning connect to a claim?

• Reasoning connects evidence to the claim.

• Reasoning connects the counterclaim to the claim.

• Reasoning is not helpful in writing argumentative essays.

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A claim is justified with ________________.

• Reason.

• Evidence.

• Bias.

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Reasons are supported by ______________. The support can be facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions, definitions, or personal experience.

• Claim.

• Reasons.

• Evidence.

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Persuasive texts challenge you to agree or disagree with an author's claim. To do this you must consider the author's...

• Bias opinion.

• Reasons and evidence.

• Point of view.

• 100% believe the authors claim.

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Which sentence is the claim?

(1) Taking naps during the workday increases an employee’s productivity. (2) Sleeping for just 20 minutes will increase alertness, prevent burnout, and improve memory. (3) Employees who are overtired are more likely to make costly mistakes, so taking a brief nap will improve the bottom line.

• Sentence 1.

• Setence 2.

• Setence 3.

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Which sentence is the reason?

(1) Taking naps during the workday increases an employee’s productivity. (2) Sleeping for just 20 minutes will increase alertness, prevent burnout, and improve memory. (3) Employees who are overtired are more likely to make costly mistakes, so taking a brief nap will improve the bottom line.

• 1.

• 2.

• 3.

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Which sentence is the evidence?

(1) Taking naps during the workday increases an employee’s productivity. (2) Sleeping for just 20 minutes will increase alertness, prevent burnout, and improve memory. (3) Employees who are overtired are more likely to make costly mistakes, so taking a brief nap will improve the bottom line.

• 1.

• 2.

• 3.

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