Steps to Writing a Claim

What is a claim?

• A personal opinion or feeling.

• A fact that doesn’t require evidence.

• A statement made by a writer that they will attempt to argue.

• A half-baked idea that cannot be proved.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What makes a good claim?

• Being vague and not straight to the point.

• Starting with a personal opinion.

• Being specific and providing reasons why something is true.

• A statement that does not relate to the main point or direction of an essay.

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What are the steps to writing a claim?

• Make a conclusion.

• Decide on a topic, state what you'll prove about it, and state reasons why it is true.

• Determine the topic, ask questions, and begin writing evidence.

• Provide statements with supporting evidence.

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How should evidence be used in relation to your claim?

• Evidence isn't necessary.

• Evidence should mostly argue against the claim.

• Present evidence that supports and explains why the claim is true.

• Use evidence without giving explanations.

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What is the purpose of evidence in supporting a claim?

• To make the claim more interesting.

• To provide proof that the claim is valid.

• To confuse the reader.

• To make the claim longer.

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What is the difference between a claim and a fact?

• A claim is always true, while a fact can be false.

• A fact is always true, while a claim can be argued.

• A claim and a fact are the same thing.

• A fact is a personal opinion, while a claim is a statement that can be proved.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

Where does the claim belong in an essay?

• In the body paragraphs

• Why would I need a claim in an essay??

• In the conclusion

• In the introduction paragraph

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

Why must you be clear and direct in your claim?

• To confuse the reader.

• To create mystery about the direction of your essay

• To allow the reader to understand exactly what is being argued.

• To distract the reader's attention

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In addition to letting the reader know exactly what you will argue in your essay, why must you be clear and direct?

• To show the direction of your essay

• To confuse the reader with specifics

• To list reasons that will make them ask questions

• To challenge their understanding of the topic

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Which of the following statements accurately describes the purpose of a claim in writing?

• To present the writer's feelings without evidence.

• To act as a distraction to the main argument.

• To establish the writer's viewpoint and guide the essay's direction.

• To include unrelated information about the topic.

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