Argumentative Writing and Claims World Lit

a claim is the thesis statement or central idea of an argument where you state what side you are on.

A claim is the same as a summary where you pick out the key details

A claim is similar to a conclusion, where you wrap it up

Claim is the opposite side of whatever you are on...

A claim that you put on the kitchen counter

The first body paragraph of an argumentative essay

The opposite side of an argument (the side against your claim)

The thesis statement or central idea of an argumentative essay

A central idea of an informational essay

A response to the counterclaim where the author goes back to their side

The thesis statement of an argumentative essay

The topic sentence of the first body paragraph

Phones actually help students lean more and conduct their own research

Phones help to keep students in touch with the outside world.

Many people think that phones in class are too much of a distraction.

Phones are vital in the learning process and should never be eliminated from learning.