Claim vs. Opinion

A claim is:

• An opinion plus a reason/reasons

• A statement that is backed up with evidence

• Essentially a thesis

• All of the above

The best color is orange.

• Claim

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

Dogs are better than cats.

• Claim

• Opinion

College athletes should be paid because they risk injury for their school.

• Claim

• Opinion

Spiderman is the best superhero.

• Claim

• Opinion

Tags

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

The school week should be 4 days per week because it creates a less stressful atmosphere and gives students more time to catch up on work.

• Claim

• Opinion

People should eat more fruits and vegetables.

• Claim

• Opinion

Since most accidents on the road happen with 16 and 17-year-olds, the driving age should be raised to 18.

• Claim

• Opinion

Chicken is the best food.

• Claim

• Opinion

Pineapple does not belong on pizza because it breaks traditional pizza rules about having a sweet topping on pizza.

• Claim

• Opinion