What is an argumentative claim?
Argumentative Claims

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An argumentative claim is a statement that asserts a position or opinion on a particular issue, which can be supported or opposed with evidence.
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What distinguishes a claim from a non-claim?
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A claim is a definitive statement that can be argued for or against, while a non-claim is often an opinion or belief that lacks assertiveness.
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Example of a claim: "Students should have longer lunch breaks."
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This is a claim because it presents a position that can be debated.
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Example of a non-claim: "I think students should have longer lunch breaks."
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This is not a claim because it expresses a personal opinion rather than a definitive statement.
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What is the purpose of making a claim in an argument?
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The purpose of making a claim is to present a viewpoint that can be supported with reasoning and evidence in a debate or discussion.
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Identify the claim: "All students should wear uniforms to school."
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This is a claim because it states a position that can be supported or opposed.
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Identify the non-claim: "In my opinion, students should wear uniforms to school."
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This is not a claim because it expresses a personal opinion rather than a definitive statement.
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