Claim Argumentative

Which sentence best shows the author’s main argument?

• The location gives shrimp greater control of their movements.

• Unlike humans, a shrimp's heart can stop beating.

• All these features show how adaptable and amazing shrimp are.

What claims do the details of the article support? Select TWO correct answers.

• Internet is an important part of life.

• Internet is too expensive.

• Internet is affecting people in negative ways.

• Internet should be free for everyone.

• Internet is needed for online education.

How does the author support the argument that different groups have shaped the culture of Texas?

• By explaining where culture came from

• By illustrating the importance of culture

• By giving an example of a German celebration

• By highlighting the history of Germany

What is the author’s main claim?

• Snails hibernate for survival.

• Snails are cool creatures.

• Hibernation can be dangerous.

• Snails need to change.

Spicy foods should be served in school cafeterias.

• Claim

• Not a Claim

Choose the claim:

• Yes, parents should allow their teens to hang out with friends.

• Parents should allow their teens to hang out with friends.

• No, parents should not allow their teens to hang out with friends.

• I believe parents should allow their teens to hang out with friends.

Choose the claim:

• I think students of all ages should be given recess each day at school.

• In my opinion, students of all ages should be given recess each day at school.

• Yes, students of all ages should be given recess each day at school.

• Students of all ages should be given recess each day at school.

What is a claim?

• a main detail

• the writer 's opinion

• the central opinion that writer expects to prove in an argument

• writer's central position/stance on a topic

In order to write an effective claim or thesis, a writer must

• establish two sides to an argument

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion

• establish a issue or problem and express an opinion for or against and support it with reasons

What are the 4 ways to state a Claim for an Argumentative essay?

• Cause and Effect

  Memorable phrase

  Framed sentence

  should and should not

• ~use should and should not

  ~conjunctions

  ~strong Verbs

  ~reasons

• ~Should or should not 

  ~Problem / solution

  ~Caused the problem/ effects

  ~Is the right or wrong cause of action