Claims
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English
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6th Grade
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Easy
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Charity Grauberger
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8 Slides • 8 Questions
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January 18, 2022
Learning Targets
I can identify a writer's claim and explain the reasons presented for or against a topic.
I can write a debatable claim stating a position or opinion about a topic.
I can integrate ideas from multiple texts to build knowledge and vocabulary about a chosen topic.
I can summarize the key ideas of an article about the pros and cons of a specific topic.
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It's controversial
Two logical people might disagree based on the evidence and reasons.
Example: Cellphones are the best form of communication.
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It is a fact and cannot be argued.
Example: Cellphones are one form of communication.
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Multiple Choice
Select the corret answer for the following:
Plants produce oxygen that the world needs to sustain life.
debatable
non-debatable
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Multiple Choice
A good education is necessary for a successful and happy life.
debatable
non-debatable
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Multiple Choice
Technology has a negative effect on in-person communication.
debatable
non-debatable
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convince the reader to agree with his/her claim, using facts (evidence) as support.
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The audience for your argument is a group of people that you want to convince. As you develop your argument, consider your audience's knowledge level on concerns.
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Multiple Choice
Why do authors write arguments?
To convince other people to agree with their claim.
To inform and entertain readers.
To annoy readers with controversial opinions.
Because they can't write anything else.
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Open Ended
How can you determine who your audience is?
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Open Ended
Write a claim as a sentence explaining your choice of virtual school or in person school. Use the following sentence frame: ________ is clearly better than__________ because it .....
Example: M & Ms are clearly better than Starburst because they don't stick to your teeth and can be used for baking.
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Open Ended
Write a claim as a sentence explaining your choice of TikTok or Snapchat. Use the following sentence frame: ________ is clearly better than__________ because it .....
Example: M & Ms are clearly better than Starburst because they don't stick to your teeth and can be used for baking.
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Open Ended
Write a claim as a sentence explaining your choice of Zaxby's or Chick-fil-A. Use the following sentence frame: ________ is clearly better than__________ because it .....
Example: M & Ms are clearly better than Starburst because they don't stick to your teeth and can be used for baking.
January 18, 2022
Learning Targets
I can identify a writer's claim and explain the reasons presented for or against a topic.
I can write a debatable claim stating a position or opinion about a topic.
I can integrate ideas from multiple texts to build knowledge and vocabulary about a chosen topic.
I can summarize the key ideas of an article about the pros and cons of a specific topic.
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