Claims, GRAPES, Migration Vocab

What is a claim sentence (sometimes called a topic sentence with a claim)?

• A claim is your argument or what you are trying to prove.

• It is only one sentence long.

• It does not have reasoning or the word “because”

Which of the following is the BEST written claim sentence that answers the question: Is pineapple a good pizza topping?

• Yes, it is.

• No, pineapple is not a good pizza topping.

• Pineapple is not a good pizza topping because it is a fruit and too sweet.

• Pineapple is a good pizza topping.

Which of the following are the BEST written claim sentence that answers the question: Which animal makes the best pet, a cat or a dog?

• Dog

• Cat makes a best pet because they do not need a lot of attention.

• Between a cat and a dog, a dog makes the best pet.

• A fish makes the best pet.

If you were writing an essay, which sentence would be a better claim statement.

• School uniforms would not positively affect learning environment at school.

• I believe school uniforms infringe on students' rights to self-expression.

G.R.A.P.E.S. stands for what?

• 2. Giraffes, Religion, Acievements, Political, Economic, Social Structures

• 1. Geography, Religion, Achievements, Political, Economic, Social Structures

• 1. Geography, Religion, Achievements, Political, Economic, Social Studies

Which of the following is an example of the geography of a civilization?

• A Christian Church

• Trading Partners

• Rivers

• Language

Which of the following is the best description of religion?

• A society's belef system

• The organization of people into different social classes

• Rivers

• Money used by a society

The Egyptians built many pyramids. Historians today still study and explore the impressive structures that are still standing. This is an example of which category of G.R.A.P.E.S.?

• Geography

• Religion

• Acievements

• Political

The United States has a president who is elected every four years. This is an example of which category of G.R.A.P.E.S.?

• Economy

• Geography

• Political

• Social

Which category of GRAPES is "The organization of people into different classes or levels in a society"?

• Political

• Social

• Economy

• Achievments