Main Claim

Within a story, book, movie, etc., the claim is. . .

• immediately stated within the piece

• expressed by the piece as a whole based on the plot and actions of the characters

• not existent

• stated at the very end

What must be included within a claim to make it a claim?

• the topic from the prompt or question

• the position or opinion on the topic

• reasoning for your opinion

• examples and evidence to prove your position

The main ideas of your body paragraphs should match up to the main ideas in your thesis statement.

• True

• False

The writer's position on an issue

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttel

• thesis

an ______________ is a claim that is supported with reasons and evidence.

• argument

• claim

• counterclaim

• relevant information

A ___________________ is the main point of your paper.

• Thesis

• Lead in 

• Topic sentence

• elaboration

A statement that addresses the main point or topic of your paper and lists the supporting claims. Example: Assigning homework is controversial because of the impact on family time, the popularity of afterschool activities, and the lack of research supporting learning gains.

• List thesis

• Conclusion

• Intro

• Body Paragraph

A statement or assertion that addresses part of your thesis. This is the topic sentence of a body paragraph.

• Claim

• Transition

• Elaboration 

• Evidence

What is the main claim in a persuasive essay?

• A) The introduction of the essay

• B) The writer's central argument or position

• C) The conclusion of the essay

• D) The evidence supporting the argument

Which of the following best describes a 'main claim'?

• A) A detailed explanation of a topic

• B) A statement that summarizes the main point or argument

• C) A list of supporting details

• D) A question posed to the reader