Claim and Reasons

Which one of these statements is a CLAIM?

• Today is Friday

• July 4th is the day we celebrate Independence Day

• Digital books are better than paper books.

Put a checkmark next to each of the Claim statements.

• The Lions are the worst football team in the league.

• Vegetarian options should be available in school cafeterias.

• The driving age should be raised to 21.

• The COVID vaccine is now available in most states.

Put a checkmark next to the statements that are true about claims:

• They are arguable

• They are found in every piece of opinion writing.

• They are all facts that cannot be argued

• They state an opinion

What is the name of the group that the opinion letter is written to?

• Person

• Audience

• Parent

• Fans

Is this a strong claim: Netflix is the most successful streaming service.

• Yes

• No

Put a checkmark next to all the STRONG reasons for this claim: Starbucks is more successful than Dunkin.

• Starbucks has more stores worldwide.

• Starbucks made more money last year.

• Starbucks sells less donuts than Dunkin.

• Starbucks' stores are in more countries around the world.

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What is the purpose of opinion writing?

• To share your opinion and try to get the audience to agree with your claim.

• To listen to the audience and agree with them

• To state your opinions about many different things

What is the definition of Reasons?

• Statements that you find in a source.

• Statements that go against your claim. These are the 2 counterpoints to your argument.

• Statements that support your claim. These are the 2-3 main points of your argument.

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Which of these reasons do you think is the LEAST STRONG for this claim: COVID has negatively changed our way of life.

• People must wear masks out in public.

• People must stay 6 feet apart from others.

• People cannot see their friends or families.

• People are mad.

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Claim or fact: Portillo's makes the best fries.

• Claim

• Fact