Unit 3 Lesson 1

Student E had to write a persuasive essay about the effects of television on young kids. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make to support their argument?

• Some television shows may have a negative effect on young children.

• “Yu-Gi-Oh!” is the best show on television.

• Television shows should be more educational for adults.

• I enjoy watching television after school.

A Claim is...

• A statement that is said to be true but is actually false

• A quote that someone says

• A statement of opinion that needs to be proven in order to show that it is true

• A statement that is a fact

Which of the following is an example of a fact?

• It can take several weeks to collect the sap, but it is worth it.

• Everyone in Vermont puts maple syrup in their coffee.

• Maple syrup is a delicious alternative to cane sugar in baking.

• Maple sap is a liquid that is boiled down to create maple syrup.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

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

• MKMS opened its door 2015!

• Mrs. Garcia is the coolest ELAR teacher on the planet!

• Kayaking involves using core muscles to paddle.

• The black marlin is the fastest sea animal.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Read the fact: “There are over 4,200 religions in the world.” Which argument does this fact best support?

• Everyone is a member of some kind of religion.

• Religion is important to many people.

• Everyone should respect people of other religions.

• Religion is often overlooked in America.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Write an opinion essay about the best flavor of Takis.

• There are many flavors of Takis. One of them is Fuego. In my opinion, Fuego is the best flavor of Takis.

• There are many flavors of Takis. One of them is Fuego. In my opinion, Fuego is my favorite flavor of Takis.

• There are many flavors of Takis. One of them is Fuego. Read on to learn why Fuego is my favorite flavor of Takis.

What does it mean to paraphrase?

• Summarize a fact in your own words

• Repeat a quote from research

• State your own opinion

• Plagiarism

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a counterclaim?

• The main argument

• An opposing argument that argues the opposite of the claim

• An argument that has lots of research and facts to support it

• An expert's opinion on a specific subject