Identifying Claims and Arguments

Decide whether the following statements are claims of fact, value, or policy:

1. "High school students should be required to do volunteer work."

2. "Video games improve problem-solving skills."

3. "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius."

Read the paragraph and identify the claim and evidence:

“Online learning is more convenient than face-to-face classes. Students can study from anywhere and save travel time. According to a 2022 survey, 70% of university students said they prefer online classes.”

Write one claim (fact, value, or policy) about this topic: "The impact of social media on students."

"School uniforms should not be mandatory in public schools. Requiring uniforms takes away students' freedom to express themselves through clothing. In addition, buying uniforms can be an extra financial burden for some families."

Q: what is the claim found in the passage?

"School uniforms should not be mandatory in public schools. Requiring uniforms takes away students' freedom to express themselves through clothing. In addition, buying uniforms can be an extra financial burden for some families."

Q: what is the arguments used by the author to support the claim?

What is the claim found in the passage?

Mentioned two supporting arguments of the claim in the passage!

If you disagree with the claim in the text, what counter-argument could you give?