ClaimsAndReasoning
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Claims and Reasoning
Preparing Ourselves for ARGUMENTS
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Opening Argument!
Does pineapple belong on pizza? Why or
why not? Respond in complete sentences.
Respond on the NEXT SLIDE.
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Open Ended
Does pineapple belong on pizza?
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Intro with Claim
Evidence/Reasoning
Counterclaim/Rebuttal
Conclusion
Argument Breakdown
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Claim
●Claim(s) - an assertion of
something as a FACT
●This is your BELIEF
statement on a TOPIC that has
caused an ARGUMENT.
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Multiple Choice
What is the PRIMARY purpose of a CLAIM in a debate?
to confuse the audience
to win the debate
to provide evidence for an argument
to state your beliefs about a debatable topic
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Where do I START?
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Pick a SIDE! Don’t straddle
the fence!
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Choose the side that you
have the most support
for (details, EVIDENCE, facts,
etc.).
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Choose what you can
write the best, not
necessarily what you like
the most
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Multiple Choice
Which side should you choose in a debate?
The side you like the most
The side with the most support and evidence
Both sides equally
It doesn't matter
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Multiple Choice
In a DEBATE/ARGUMENT, what is REASONING?
The main claim of the argument
The evidence and logic used to support the claim
The personal opinion of the debater
The conclusion of the debate
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Multiple Choice
What is the purpose of providing reasons in a debate?
To confuse the audience
To make the debate longer
To distract from the main argument
To support and strengthen the claim
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Examples
Topic/Debate
Claim
Should all Americans have free
access to the internet?
Which is better: video games or
board games?
NOTE: Neither example of a claim uses any of the following: “I think,” “I
believe,” “In my opinion,” or “yes/no.”
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Open Ended
Should all Americans have free access to the INTERNET?
(ONLY write your CLAIM based on this question.)
REMEMBER: Neither example of a claim uses any of the following: “I think,” “I
believe,” “In my opinion,” or “yes/no.”
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Open Ended
Which is better: video games or board games?
(ONLY write your CLAIM based on this question.)
REMEMBER: Neither example of a claim uses any of the following: “I think,” “I
believe,” “In my opinion,” or “yes/no.”
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Let’s Practice!
1.
Write your claim.
2.
Provide at 2-3 reasons to
support your claim.
Claim (Full Sentence):
Reason #1:
Reason #2:
Reason #3:
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1.
Write your claim.
2.
Provide at least 3
reasons to support your
claim
Claim (Full Sentence):
Reason #1:
Reason #2:
Reason #3:
What are there move of in the world - wheels or doors?
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Write your claim.
Provide at least 3
reasons to support your
claim:
CLAIM
Reason 1
Reason 2
COUNTERCLAIM / REBUTTAL
What are there move of in the world - socks or chairs?
Claims and Reasoning
Preparing Ourselves for ARGUMENTS
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