Identifying Author's Claim in Argumentative Texts - Vocab

What is the the Author's Claim?

• The main point or argument the author is trying to make.

• Opposing viewpoints that the author may address.

• Facts or details that help strengthen the claim.

• Students might think that the claim is always the first sentence of a text.

What is a counterargument?

• The main point or argument the author is trying to make.

• Facts or details that help strengthen the claim.

• Students might think that the claim is always the first sentence of a text.

• Opposing viewpoints that the author may address.

What is supporting evidence?

• Students might think that the claim is always the first sentence of a text.

• Facts or details that help strengthen the claim.

• Opposing viewpoints that the author may address.

• The main point or argument the author is trying to make.

What is a common misconception?

• Facts or details that help strengthen the claim.

• The main point or argument the author is trying to make.

• Students might think that the claim is always the first sentence of a text.

• Opposing viewpoints that the author may address.

What is the author's claim?

• Students should have longer recess

• longer recess takes away valuable learning time

• research shows that exercise improves focus

• students need to stay focused in class to finish their lesson

What is the supporting evidence? (pick two)

• Students need to stay focused in class

• When students have more time to play outside, they feel more energetic and ready to learn

• Research shows that exercise helps improve focus and mood

• Longer recess takes away valuable learning time

What is the counterargument?

• Students should have longer recess

• Research shows that exercise improves focus and mood

• Longer recess takes away valuable learning time

• Students are ready to learn no matter what