Analyze Author's Claim and Evaluating Arguments

Words used to invoke a strong feeling in the reader to prove or disprove an argument.

• fact

• emotional langauage

• opinion

• claim

An argument put forward to oppose an idea or theory.

• counterclaim

• fact

• evidence

• reasoning

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

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

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.

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

In the paragraph below, which of the sentences is the author's CLAIM?

• Sentence 1

• Sentence 3

• Sentence 5

• Sentence 6

What is true about a claim?

• It must be factual.

• It must be arguable.

• It’s not something the author believes strongly in.

• It can just be the author’s opinion and does not need to be back up by evidence.

What is the purpose of an argument?

• TO EXPLAIN

• TO PERSUADE

• TO ENTERTAIN

• TO INFORM