Argumentative Writing
What is the Claim
state or assert that something is the case, typically without providing evidence or proof.
Your heart pumps blood through your body.
Facts
What is a Thesis Statment
If a child isn't growing as fast as it should be
Expert Opinion
What is an Opposing Claim
An opposing claim is an argument that does not support your thesis statement.
Studies and surveys
What is Cited Evidence
Citing textual evidence requires students to look back into the text for evidence to support an idea, answer a question or make a claim.
That was a good movie. Strawberries taste better blueberries.
Opinion
What is Evaluating Evidence
To evaluate evidence for credibility, accuracy, and reliability, consider the following questions: Who/what is the source of the evidence?
The average number of points earned by students in that one math class is 300 points
Statistics