ClaimsAndReasoning

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Opening Argument!

Does pineapple belong on pizza? Why or
why not? Respond in complete sentences.

Respond on the NEXT SLIDE.

• Intro with Claim

• Evidence/Reasoning

• Counterclaim/Rebuttal

• Conclusion

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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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Where do I START?

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Pick a SIDE! Don’t straddle
the fence!
○

Choose the side that you
have the most support
for (details, EVIDENCE, facts,
etc.).

○

Choose what you can
write the best, not
necessarily what you like
the most

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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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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:

Write your claim.
Provide at least 3
reasons to support your
claim:

CLAIM
Reason 1
Reason 2
COUNTERCLAIM / REBUTTAL

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