Claim Evidence Warrant

What is a claim?

• A statement that supports your position on a topic

• The evidence from the text that supports your claim

• Your explanation of why and how the evidence supports your claim

• The correct way to cite a source

What was the claim in our example?

• Lockport High School should require uniforms

• Lockport High School should not require uniforms

• Uniforms can limit student self expression

• Uniforms can enhance school spirit

Why should Lockport High School not require uniforms?

• Because they limit student self expression

• Because they improve academic performance

• Because they promote equality among students

• Because they enhance school spirit

What is evidence?

• A statement that supports your position on a topic

• The evidence from the text that supports your claim

• Your explanation of why and how the evidence supports your claim

• The correct way to cite a source

What is the correct way to cite a source?

• Using the author's last name and page number

• Using the title of the source and publication date

• Using the URL of the source

• Using the first few words of the source

What is a warrant?

• A statement that supports your position on a topic

• The evidence from the text that supports your claim

• Your explanation of why and how the evidence supports your claim

• The correct way to cite a source

A warrant should have at least _______ sentences.

In my personal opinion, I believe that public school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• Good example of a claim

• Bad example of a claim

Answer explanation

Your claim should not have the words "I believe"