Argument Claim

The author's purpose is to convince us that the ________________ is true.

• evidence

• claim

• counterclaim

• clues

True or False: An argument always needs evidence .

• True

• False

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

What is the purpose of an argument?

• TO EXPLAIN

• TO PERSUADE

• TO ENTERTAIN

• TO INFORM

Identify the claim in the following argument: 'The school should start later in the morning to allow students to get more sleep.'

• The school should start earlier in the morning to allow students to get less sleep.

• The school should start later in the evening to allow students to get more sleep.

• The school should start at the same time in the morning to allow students to get more sleep.

• The claim is 'The school should start later in the morning to allow students to get more sleep.'

Identify the claim in the following argument: 'Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor because it is the most popular choice among kids.'

• Vanilla ice cream is the best flavor.

• Strawberry ice cream is the best flavor.

• Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor.

• Kids don't actually like chocolate ice cream.

Identify the claim in the following argument: 'Exercise is important for maintaining good health.'

• Sleeping for 12 hours a day is essential for good health.

• Exercise is important for maintaining good health.

• Eating junk food is the key to good health.

• Watching TV all day is the best way to stay healthy.

Identify the claim in the following argument: 'Social media has a negative impact on mental health.'

• Social media has a positive impact on mental health.

• Social media has a negative impact on mental health.

• Social media has a positive impact on physical health.

• Social media has no impact on mental health.

What evidence supports the claim that 'Chocolate ice cream is the best flavor'?

• Personal preference, customer reviews, and sales data

• Weather patterns

• Social media posts

• Scientific studies

What evidence supports the claim that 'The school should start later in the morning'?

• The school should start later because students can use the extra time to study

• The school should start later because it will reduce traffic congestion

• The school should start later because it's more convenient for parents

• Research studies showing teenagers' natural sleep patterns and the need for 8-10 hours of sleep support the claim.