Argument and Claim

What is an argument?

• When the author expresses a

  point of view and supports that view with evidence.

• A statement that can be argued, but the author believes it to be true.

• An opposing viewpoint made by the author to strengthen their position and stance.

• Facts, examples, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions used to support an argument

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What is NOT associated with claim?

• It is the main point the author states.

• It is a statement the author believes to be true.

• It is specific and can be argued

• It is a descriptive thesis statement

True or false: a claim has to be an arguable statement

• True

• False

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Which statement would be an example of a claim?

• Pepsi has better flavor than Coca-Cola

• Pepsi is a product of Pepsi Company

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Which statement Best shows a reasoning/evidence

• Pepsi makes millions, therefore everyone loves Pepsi

• PepsiCo's sales are 1 billion dollars worldwide.

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Which claim is better?

• Virginia Woolf is a more effective writer than James Joyce because she does not rely on elaborate language devices that ultimately confuse and alienate the reader.

• I think Virginia Woolf is better than James Joyce.

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Unless you claim your car or truck as a business expense, then leasing a car is probably not going to be advantageous for you. Though some people like the idea of leasing because they want to drive a new car every couple of years, there are some good reasons why purchasing a car makes more financial sense.

What is the author's claim? What is their perspective on leasing cars?

• They believe leasing is amazing

• They believe leasing is not a good decision

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Which evidence matches the reason "Sleep is needed to grow the right way."

• Researchers have discovered that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night grow taller than those that don't.

• My mom only gets 4 hours of sleep a night and is really stressed out and tired all the time.

• According to Kids Health, scientists have proven that kids getting 10-11 hours of sleep a night are nicer and have more friends.

• Sleep is good for your skin and will make wrinkles in your face much smaller.

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The claim is that students should have homework. Which is irrelevant to the argument?

• 4/5 teachers give homework at least three times a week

• I play softball on Thursday nights.

• Students who do homework score 20% higher on standardized tests.

• Without homework, time on games would increase 40% resulting in even more wasted intelligence.

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Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• California is the best state in the USA because it houses important parts of American culture.

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

• The school year began in September and will end in June.

• July 4th is the best holiday of the year because the celebrations include the whole country.

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