Strong Claims in Argument

An authors position or perspective on a specific subject

• reasons

• claim

• argument

• statistics

An author’s points for making their claim that will be supported with evidence.

• reasons

• point of view

• claim

• perpective

A collection of information used to support an author’s idea.

• statistics

• fact

• counterclaim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

A claim must be arguable.

• True

• False

The _____________ is your stance on the issue. It should be bold and arguable.

• Reason

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counterclaim

What makes a claim statement strong?

• Using strong adjectives

• Being specific and supported by evidence

A strong argument contains an opinion with no evidence.

• True

• False

Which of the following claims is stronger?

• Some studies suggest that eating breakfast can improve concentration.

• Numerous studies have found that eating breakfast significantly improves concentration and academic performance.

What is a rebuttal?

• When the author responds directly to the counterclaim and provides reasons why their point is superior.

• Proof that the author can be trusted.

• The author's main point.

• Facts, statistics, quotes, and expert opinions that support the author's main point.

• A

• B

• C