Making a Claim

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a claim?

• a statement of fact

• a paper that presents an argument

• a position that can be argued

A strong claim is debatable. How do we know it is debatable?

• It is interesting.

• It can be supported with evidence.

• It isn't a fact.

What should you avoid when writing a claim?

• including your stance

• words like "I think" or "I feel"

• using evidence

Which of the following would be a good example of a claim?

• In most states, teens can drive at the age of 16.

• Kentucky should raise the driving age to 18.

• What do you think about the driving age?

How do you write a claim

• Copy the first sentence, edit the second

• copy the first sentence of the text

• Copy the end sentence

Which of the following examples would be a good claim?

• I think athletes should drink sports drinks.

• Athletes should use sports drinks because they provide hydration.

• Some athletes use sports drinks to stay hydrated.

Choose the best example of a good claim. 

• Mark Wahlberg is my favorite actor. 

• Mark Wahlberg was born in Boston, MA.

• Mark Wahlberg deserved to win an Oscar for his role in "The Fighter". 

• Mark Wahlberg has his own reality show.

Choose the strong claim from the choices below:

• I believe that students should be able to choose their own schedules.

• Students should not be able to choose their own schedules.

• Should students be able to choose their own schedules? Yes!

• Sometimes it would be ok for students to choose their own schedules.

Which words should NOT be included in a claim?

• the best

• I think

• the worst

Which claim is written correctly?

• Video games are sometimes better than sport.

• We think playing video games should be considered a sport.

• Playing video games should be considered a sport.

• Video games are sports in my opinion.